Macaroni and Cheese (American South)

Southern baked mac and cheese - super creamy, cheesy, soulful pasta filled with great Southern flavours.

2 cups elbow macaroni (8 oz)
3 Tbsp. butter
2 large eggs
¾ cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
1 tsp. sea salt
¾ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
¾ tsp. mustard powder
1½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded (6 oz)
8 slices American cheese
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni according to the pkg directions. Drain well and return the pasta to the pot. Add the butter and stir over medium heat until the butter has melted and the pasta is coated.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, black pepper, mustard powder and cayenne pepper, if using. Pour the egg and cream mixture into the pot and stir. Add the cheeses and continue stirring over medium heat until the sauce has thickened and is very creamy, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.

Makes 5 servings.