Crunchy Macaroni and Cheese

SERVES: 9

COOK TIME: 55 Min

For kids and adults who are big macaroni and cheese lovers, our baked dish of Crunchy Macaroni and Cheese is pure heaven. With the addition of the crackers on top, it becomes a crunchy, creamy delight!

What You'll Need

1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, melted, divided
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 eggs, beaten
3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
24 saltine crackers, coarsely crushed

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 1.5-quart or 9- x 13-inch baking dish (see Notes) with cooking spray; set aside.
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain, rinse, and drain again.
In a large bowl, combine macaroni, 1/2 cup butter, the cheese, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Spoon into prepared baking dish.
Lay crackers in a single layer over top of casserole and drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup melted butter.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until heated through and top is golden.

Notes

This also makes a great main dish that can serve 4 to 6 people. If you prefer, you an use 6 individual baking dishes. If you love the dish we've used in the photo, then check out our entire collection of bakeware and serveware and order your own!
You may want to use unsalted crackers if you're cutting down on your salt intake.
If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out Easy Pasta Bake Recipes: 24 Ultimate Pasta Casseroles.
Want even more macaroni recipes? Check out our collection of 22 Best Mac and Cheese Recipes.

Your Recently Viewed Recipes

Rate

I have not made this yet so I cannot rate it.

We are adding your Comments.

Thank you! Your comment has been added.

We are sorry. There was an error tyring to post your rating and review.

Your comment will appear after our editors have had a chance to review it.

Cancel Reply to Comment

Thanks for your comment. Don't forget to share!

whitedove2142 4295 442

Dec 22, 2014

have make the recipe before and only changes it with cornflakes on top and returned back to oven to brown top

whitedove2142 4295 442

Dec 22, 2014

next time use corn flakes on top and then return to oven to brown.

dearcat

Aug 29, 2013

I gather you all are fairly young. I am 77, make a three or four cheese Mac & Cheese with coarsely crushed crackers as did my mother before me. The crushed crackers on Mac & Cheese is a very old way of making it.

zombiasnow 7411146

Aug 28, 2013

That really does NOT sound appealing at all!! Crackers on top of noodles! Thats a starch with a starch! If you like a crunchiness add a crumble of bread crumbs and bacon. Or crush some fresh nuts and bake. Anything but another starch. Just saying.

calloyd260 1543986

Aug 29, 2013

Wouldn't bread crumbs be a "starch with a starch" also? I think the cracker crumbs sounds good with the little saltiness of them. I have put them on tuna noodle cassaroles and they are yummy!

bojigal1 6991153

Sep 04, 2013

I personally like/use canned French-fried onions rings on one-dish casseroles, added the last 3-4 mins. of baking. It's All Good!

jecraghead 3247792

Oct 25, 2013

Why make a negative comment before you even try the recipe?

JanetaCrane 195489 8

Mar 09, 2013

I would rather make my own mac cheese - make it with 4 cheeses and bake; then spread a little cheese on top . . . no crackers in this great dish - not "dissing" Mr. Food, my family just prefers my recipe instead of his . . .

achimera 8733688

Mar 11, 2013

Why not share your recipe? I have yet to find a mac n cheese recipe that I like. They are usually too dry, tasteless or have a starchy taste from thickening the sauce with flour. And I've tried a version with eggs, like this one, and it was Oh Sooo NOT good!

calloyd260 1543986

Aug 29, 2013

If you'd rather make your own, why put a negative comment on theirs?

Cecelia

Dec 06, 2011

Sounds delicious! I think I'd prefer using oyster cracker.

Johnsen

Apr 22, 2011

very good. cook noodles al dente