CAMELOT FANTASIES

Macaroni Au Gratin                                                                                                                                                                  2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 4 large eggs-slightly beaten, 2 cups milk, 1/4 tsp pepper, 4 cups (16 oz) shredded New York sharp cheddar cheese. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding 1 tsp salt; drain well. Combine eggs, milk, pepper & remaining 1/2 tsp salt in a large bowl; add cooked macaroni, & stir well. Spoon half of macaroni mixture into prepared dish. Sprinkle with half of cheese. Repeat layers with remaining macaroni mixture & cheese, ending with cheese. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes; increase temperature to 400 degrees and bake 10 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Makes 8-10 servings. (Note: remember to let macaroni noodles cool before adding to egg mixture so it doesn't start to cook the eggs. You can also use 10 ( 6oz) ramekin dishes or ovenproof dishes for individual macaroni au gratins if you are planning a dinner party.)