Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

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Appears in Cook's Country June/July 2012

With satisfying heft and bright flavor, this custard-based mac and cheese has lots going for it--as long as you can keep the eggs from scrambling.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1½ hours, plus 20 minutes resting

Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Unlike standard, saucy, béchamel-based macaroni and cheese, Southern-style macaroni and cheese is made with a cold custard, and bakes into a nearly sliceable casserole. Starting with cold custard required long baking to get the center to se...

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