Macaroni Pie

Name: Macaroni Pie
Ingredients: 4 cups Dry Elbow Macaroni; 1 pound Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Cut In To 1/2-inch Cubes; 4 whole Eggs, Beaten Lightly With A Fork; 3-1/2 cups Milk (2% Or Whole); 1/2 teaspoons (to 1 Teaspoon) Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Plus More For Sprinkling On Top; 4 Tablespoons Butter

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Ingredients

4 cups Dry Elbow Macaroni
1 pound Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Cut In To 1/2-inch Cubes
4 whole Eggs, Beaten Lightly With A Fork
3-1/2 cups Milk (2% Or Whole)
1/2 teaspoons (to 1 Teaspoon) Salt
1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Plus More For Sprinkling On Top
4 Tablespoons Butter

Directions

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["Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.", "Cook macaroni in salted water to a firm al dente (according to package instructions for al dente). You'll want it a little bit firm because it will soften more while cooking.", "Drain cooked macaroni well. Make sure that it is well drained-stir it around gently in the colander to encourage any water that may be trapped in the tube of the macaroni to drain out. Put the macaroni in a large mixing bowl.", "Add the cubed cheese to the hot macaroni and mix to distribute. Putting the cheese into the hot macaroni will encourage the cheese to start its melting process. Set aside.", "In a separate bowl, mix together the beaten eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Pour over the macaroni and cheese cubes and mix together.", "Pour into a lightly buttered baking dish such as a glass 9\" x 13\"" or some other 3-quart baking dish. The custard mixture should almost cover the noodles. If necessary