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My Dad's Macaroni Cheese

This isn't one of those faddy mac & cheese with the a creamy bechamel sauce--this is exactly what it says--mac & cheese. i make this when ever i need real comfort food--or when i think of my dad.

Steps

Preheat oven to 375.
Butter a round casserole dish.
Cook the macaroni according to package directions.
Drain and rinse with cold water.
Grate the cheese and keep in separate piles.
Place a cup of the cooked macaroni on bottom of greased casserole dish , salt and pepper lightly -.
Top with a handful of cheese.
Dot the cheese with a little bit of butter -- repeat until all the macaroni is used.
Top the last layer of cheese with a bit more butter.
Mix together the egg and cream , pour over the casserole.
Place the casserole on a cookie sheet.
Cover the casserole for the first 30 minutes.
After the first 30 minutes , remove the casserole top and bake for another 20-30 minutes until the cheese on top is melted and nice and crusty.

Ingredients

sharp cheddar cheese, cheese, elbow macaroni, egg, light cream, butter, salt & pepper