You have been loving mac and cheese since you were a child. This recipe will bring back memories of Mama fixing your favorite meal with one of your favorite sides. Made from scratch and not that box stuff.
- Large Elbow or Ziti Noodles
- 2 Eggs
- 3 cups Milk
- 1 large pack Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 large pack Monterey Jack Colby Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Shortening
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1/4 stick Butter
- Paprika
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In a Large Pot, add 4 cups of Water bring to a boil. Add Shortening, salt and noodles. Stirring occasionally cook noodles until tender. Drain Noodles in a colander (rice Strainer)
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While noodles are cooking, prepare cheese sauce. Pour milk in a sauce pot, allow to heat on a medium temperature setting.
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Cut cheese into squares and add to milk. Allow cheese to melt, stirring often so that it does not stick.
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After cheese is melted, add scrambled raw eggs.
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After noodles are cooked, add cheese sauce to noodles. Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined. Lightly sprinkle paprika for garnish.
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Pour mixture into a glass oven pan. Bake in oven at 325 until cheese is golden brown about 20 to 30 minutes. Check often to prevent from over cooking.
