Recipe: Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese (using evaporated milk)

Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese
Source: Cooks' Illustrated Magazine
Yield: 4 servings

1/2 pound macaroni
2 large eggs
12 ounces evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard in 1 tsp water
4 tablespoons sweet butter
12 ounces favorite cheese (3 cups shredded)

Bring two quarts of water to a boil in a large heavy saucepan. Add 1 1/2 tsp salt and macaroni and cook until almost tender. Drain macaroni, return to pan with butter and stir.

Meanwhile, mix eggs, 1 cup of the evaporated milk, pepper sauce, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, and mustard mixture in a small bowl.

Pour egg mixture over hot buttered macaroni along with 3/4 of the cheese. Stir, over medium heat, until thoroughly combined and cheese starts to melt. Gradually add remaining cheese and milk, stirring constantly until mixture is hot and creamy, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.