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Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

GREW UP head over heels in love with my mom’s macaroni and cheese. Her version featured cooked elbow macaroni that was evenly coated with a creamy cheese sauce enriched with eggs and then baked until set. This sliceable casserole was sturdy enough that it wouldn’t run into other things on your plate—a far cry from the runny boxed version. The only thing I don’t love about my mom’s mac and cheese is the work

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