Food Network: Chef Joe's Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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Chef Joe's Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe courtesy Chef Joe Randall

Ingredients
Kosher salt
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2-1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar
1 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and
cook, stirring occasionally until it is almost tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain,
rinse with cold water, and set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, 1/4 cup melted butter, the cayenne
pepper, and a teaspoon of salt.

Put half the macaroni into a buttered 2-quart casserole and top with half the
cheddar cheese. Repeat. Pour the milk mixture over the macaroni and cheese.

In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with the paprika, the remaining butter, and

the Parmesan. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the macaroni and bake until
brown and bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve warm.