Recipe: Morrison's Cafeteria Macaroni and Cheese (Piccadilly's)

MORRISON'S CAFETERIA MACARONI AND CHEESE
(Piccadilly's)
Source: Seasonal Florida: A Taste of Life in North Florida by Jo Manning

2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 1/4 cups milk, warmed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 eggs
2 cups grated extra sharp cheddar cheese, divided use

Preheat overn to 400 degrees.

Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain.

Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.

Use a whisk and add milk, stirring constantly, until sauce
thickens. Add salt and pepper.

Beat eggs slightly and add small amount of sauce to eggs and then add remaining egg mixture to sauce.

Set aside 1/3 cup grated cheese for top. Add one third macaroni to a buttered 2 quart casserole, alternating layers of macaroni and cheese. Pour sauce all over and add reserved cheese.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes and serve.