Steps to Prepare Quick John Legend's Macaroni and Cheese (Modified)

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The ingredients needed to make John Legend's Macaroni and Cheese (Modified):

1. Get 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter (AVOID salted, adjust recipe accordingly if used), plus more for baking dish
2. Make ready Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3. Make ready 3 cups elbow macaroni
4. Take 2 (12 ounce) Cans *Evaporated Milk (NOT Condensed)
5. Prepare 1/3 cup Skim Milk or Soy Milk
6. Take 2 large eggs
7. Get 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
8. Prepare 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
9. Prepare Pinch Onion powder
10. Get Olive Oil (small amount for boiling and milk sauce)
11. Make ready 1/3 to 1/2 cup - bread crumbs - plain (optional & at your discretion)
12. Get 2 (8 ounce) packages extra-sharp cheddar (mexican blend works if Mont Jack below and Cheddar are together) cheese, grated
13. Get 1 (8 ounce) package Monterey Jack (w/ Cheddar is good as well) cheese, grated
14. Prepare Paprika, for sprinkling

Steps to make John Legend's Macaroni and Cheese (Modified):

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Generously butter a 13-by-9-inch glass baking dish; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt, macaroni, and small amount of olive oil. Stir. Cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain, and return to pot. Add butter, and toss until pasta is coated and butter has melted; set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk (blending preferred) together 2 cans evaporated milk, 1/3 skim/soy based milk (mix with water if not skim to get 1/3), and 2 large eggs. After mixing, then add seasoned salt, garlic powder, extremely small pinch onion powder (careful), 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the bowl with milk, stir well; set aside. - In another medium bowl, combine cheeses and add (this is optional) 1/3-1/2 cup regular plain breadcrumbs; set aside.
4. Place 1/3 macaroni in an even layer in the bottom of prepared baking dish; cover evenly with 1/3 cheese. Repeat for the next layer with remaining macaroni and cheese mixture. Repeat again until macaroni and separate cheese are done. Pour milk mixture evenly over contents of baking dish, (Drain a very small amount if you insist, otherwise EXPECT a quite wet liquidy dish, it's fine.) Sprinkle with paprika. Bake until top layer is lightly* browned, 35 to 45 minutes. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
5. Serve with your sides, drinks, etc.
6. Indulge in bliss!

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