Macaroni and Cheese Bake

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ingredients 2 cups macaroni, uncooked 2 cups milk 2 lg. eggs 4 – 6 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 1/8 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 5 pats butter method Preheat oven to 350°; reserve 3/4 - 1 cup cheese; lightly grease 3‑quart casserole. Cook macaroni in boiling, lightly‑salted water for 10 – 15 minutes or until al dente; drain; do not rinse. Layer 1/3 of the cheese on the bottom of the casserole. Top with 1/3 of the macaroni and repeat twice. Mix together milk and eggs until smooth; pour over macaroni to cover. If need be, add more milk, using one egg for each cup of milk. Stir ingredients in casserole until well mixed; be sure all the macaroni is covered in liquid. Top with reserved cheese. Place a pat of butter in all four corners of the casserole and one pat in the center; sprinkle top with nutmeg. Bake on center rack of oven for 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. About 12 cups : Sophia Sublett Martin