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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This recipe is a favorite of Andrew Zimmern, host of the TV show Bizarre Foods. Ingredients:
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs from artisan bread |
3 tablespoons melted butter |
salt and pepper, to taste |
2 large eggs |
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk |
1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce |
2 teaspoons salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1 teaspoon dry mustard |
1/2 lb uncooked macaroni |
4 tablespoons butter |
12 ounces aged cheddar cheese, grated (wisconsin carr valley 3-year-aged cheddar or similar from your area) |
Directions:
1. Toss the breadcrumbs in with the melted butter. Reserve.
2. Cook the macaroni to al dente, drain well, place back into the saucepan it was cooked in, and toss in the 4 tbsp of butter.
3. Combine the eggs, 3/4 of the milk, 3/4 of the cheese, Tabasco, salt, pepper and mustard.
4. Stirring the macaroni and butter over medium heat, add the egg mixture and stir until cheese melts and sauce begins to thicken.
5. Add the remaining milk and keep stirring until sauce is bubbling and hot.
6. Pour immediately into a greased baking dish.
7. Sprinkle with the cheese that remains and the bread crumbs.
8. Place under a broiler. Be sure to place 6-7 inches away so you don't burn your top, broil to crisp, and serve.
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