Layered Macaroni and Cheese

"Ooey," "gooey," "melty," and "yummy" are a few of the words you'll think of when you taste Layered Macaroni and Cheese, an extra-creamy version of everyone's favorite macaroni and cheese recipe.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound elbow macaroni, cooked
• 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
    
2. Layer 1/3 of the macaroni in baking dish. Sprinkle with 1-1/2 cups cheese. Repeat layers; top with remaining macaroni. Reserve remaining 1 cup cheese.
    
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until blended; pour over macaroni.
    
4. Cover and bake 45 minutes, or until heated through. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese and the paprika. Cover and let stand 10 minutes before serving.