Creamy Mac & Cheese Bliss

The cheesiest the Mac the better, the ultimate comfort food!

Slay: 20 minutes · Cook: 45 min · Serves: 8 people

Ingredients

• 1 lb uncooked elbow macaroni
• ½ cup butter
• 2 (16 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 large white onion, diced
• ½ large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 large egg lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1½ cups heavy cream

Directions

1. Add salt to a large pot of water. Bring water to a boil.
2. Add uncooked macaroni pasta & boil to package instructions.
3. Strain macaroni and place back in pot.
4. Add butter and stir until butter melts.
5. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until tender, then add to pot.
6. Slowly stir in most of cheese (reserve 8 oz for topping).
7. Add paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir well until cheese is melted and blended.
8. Beat the egg lightly. Slowly wisk a small amount of the warm macaroni mixture into the egg to temper it, then stir the tempered egg into the macaroni.
9. Spread mixture evenly into a large prepared baking pan (13 x 9 inches).
10. Top with remaining cheese and loosely cover with foil.
11. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or until top is golden.
12. Serve warm.

From the Girl U Cute But Can U Cook® cookbook.