breadcrumb topped baked mac and cheese

Name: Breadcrumb topped Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 16 ounce(s) elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine; 1 1/2 cup(s) milk, divided; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 16 ounce(s) cubed (1/2") velveeta cheese; 8 ounce(s) mild cheddar, shredded, divided; 8 ounce(s) monterey jack cheese, shredded (with jalapeno if desired!); 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 cup(s) bread crumbs (i recommend panko style, but regular will work as well)

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chris elizondo

Chicago, IL

Updated on May 7, 2013

This is a tweaked version of a recipe that my FB friend Coleen posted. We are biiiig Mac and Cheese lovers at my house and this recipe in its original form (sans breadcrumbs) was some of the best Mac and Cheese we have had. Since our 2nd favorite recipe was topped with breadcrumbs, it didnt take much to do a little tweaking and add some here as well. :)

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Thanks to Chow.com for the fabulous picture!

prep time 15 Min

cook time 35 Min

method ---

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

16 ounces elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups milk, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
16 ounces cubed (1/2") velveeta cheese
8 ounces mild cheddar, shredded, divided
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (with jalapeno if desired!)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup bread crumbs (i recommend panko style, but regular will work as well)

How To Make breadcrumb topped baked mac and cheese

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender but not mushy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well and pour into a large mixing bowl.
Step 3

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan on low heat, melt the Velveeta into 3/4 cup of the milk-stirring often.
Step 4

Pour melted cheese sauce over pasta and stir to coat.
Step 5

Add in butter, remaining milk, eggs, 1/2 cup each of the shredded cheeses and salt and pepper. Mix well and transfer to a 2 quart baking dish.
Step 6

Top with the remaining shredded cheeses and then sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top.
Step 7

Bake until the top crust is golden brown and casserole is bubbling-about 25 minutes. Serve hot and Enjoy!
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