Ingredients

  • 1 pkt large elbow macaroni - (8 ounce) cooked
  • 16 x saltine crackers finely crushed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp seasoned pepper
  • 8 ounce sharp Cheddar cheese block shredded
  • 8 ounce extra-sharp Cheddar cheese block shredded
  • 6 lrg Large eggs lightly beaten
  • 4 c. lowfat milk

Method

  • Layer one-third each of macaroni, crackers, salt, pepper, and cheeses into a lightly greased 13- by 9-inch baking dish.
  • Repeat layers twice.
  • Whisk together Large eggs and lowfat milk; pour over pasta mix.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 min or possibly till golden brown and set.
  • Let stand 10 min before serving.
  • This recipe yields 8 to 10 servings.
  • Comments: The Large eggs and lowfat milk form a custard base in this version.
  • Crackers thicken it.
  • For testing purposes only, we used Kraft Cracker Barrel cheeses.