I used to be a regular poster on the now disgraced Livejournal. They were fun times, but then their terms and conditions changed and thousands of us left in droves because hey, hating on the gays is not our style m’kay?

I found my account again today, and a recipe that must not be lost. Pictures will be added as and when I make it but for now…

Monstrous Baked Macaroni and Cheese
reposted from Sheila Ferguson’s Soul Food (in her words)

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2 large eggs, well beaten
2 tbs. salt for the cooking water
2 cups uncooked elbow or short macaroni
1/4 cup soft butter
2 – 2 1/2 cups evaporated milk
1 1/2 lb. extra sharp Cheddar cheese grated (equivalent to our mature I would say)
paprika
cayenne pepper (optional though this is rich, so the spice might cut it)

Bring plenty of water to boil in a large saucepan over a high heat while you beat eggs. Add salt then add your macaroni slowly so that water never stops boiling. Boil for 12 minutes constantly stirring. Do not overcook and do not stop stirring as it helps to keep water from boiling over.

Meanwhile preheat your oven to 350F/180C/Gas 4.

After 12 minutes remove your macaroni from heat and drain. Pour a little cold water over drained macaroni in pot, swish it around then pour it off. Quickly stir in butter. Pour beaten eggs into evaporated milk.

Put a layer of macaroni into a buttered 2 quart casserole, then use a layer of grated cheese, a layer of macaroni, another layer of cheese until you use them all up ending up with a layer of cheese on top. Pour milk and egg mixture over all, forking it through evenly, and top with a healthy sprinkling of paprika. Bake in oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until brown and bubbilicious.

Courtesy Sheila Ferguson, Soul Food, 1989

THIS IS NOT A DISH AFTER WHICH YOU CAN MOVE!