Macaroni and Cheese from the “Celebrate the Holidays with Better Homes and Gardens” Ipad Application

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Fireside with Friends – Macaroni and Cheese From the “Celebrate the Holidays with Better Homes and Gardens” iPad application

Three cheeses blend in creamy comfort.

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min. Stand: 10 min. Oven: 350 degrees F

16 oz. dried elbow macaroni (4 cups) 1 8-oz. pkg. shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups) 1 8-oz. pkg. pasteurized prepared cheese product, cut up 1/4 cup butter, cut cup 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 12-oz. can evaporated milk 1 cup process cheese dip or 1 10.75-ounce can condensed cheddar cheese soup 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper

Fireside with Friends – Macaroni and Cheese From the “Celebrate the Holidays with Better Homes and Gardens” iPad application

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, let the cheeses and butter stand at room temperature. Drain macaroni; transfer to an extra-large bowl. Add 1- 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar, the cheese product, and the butter to the hot pasta, stirring until combined. Set aside.

2. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, milk, cheese dip, and white pepper until combined. Stir egg mixture into macaroni mixture. Transfer mixture to an ungreased 3-quart rectangular baking dish, spreading evenly. Cover dish with foil.

3. Bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and stir. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes more or until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Lighter Version: Prepare as directed except substitute reduced-fat cheddar cheese and reduced-fat pasteurized prepared cheese product for the cheese and cheese product. Decrease butter to 2 tablespoons, decrease eggs to 2, and substitute evaporated fat-free milk for the evaporated milk.

Each serving: 635 cal, 35 g fat, 189 mg chol, 1207 mg sodium, 54 g carbo, 2 g fiber, 27 g pro.