->Macaroni Cheese 07 <-

Yield: 8 servings

12 oz macaroni; (3/4 box) elbow

2 lg eggs

3 tb butter or margarine

1 1/2 c milk

8 oz Cheddar cheese; grated (about 2 cups)

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper; freshly ground

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring; optional

Preheat the oven to 375 degree F. Cook the macaroni in a large

pot of boiling salted water until tender but not mushy, about 8

minutes. Drain it very well and transfer it to a large mixing

bowl. Mix the macaroni with the remaining ingredients, reserving about 1/4 cup each of the milk and the cheese. Transfer to an 11-inch

oval baking dish.

Bake until the top crust is golden brown and the casserole is

bubbling, about 25 minutes. Serve hot.