Maw-maw’s Mac & Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1lb box of rigatoni

• 16oz - velveeta cheese (that is 1/2 of the large block)

• 1 12oz can evaporated milk

• 1/2 stick butter

• salt & pepper

• 1/2 to 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs

Directions:

• Prepare the rigatoni according to the directions, but cook a little less.

• Preheat oven to 350°.

• Drain and return to the cooking pot. 

• Add the Velveeta cut into little pieces then stir in the can of evaporated milk & butter.

• Stir to combine until the cheese is almost fully melted.

• Add salt and pepper to taste.

• Once the cheese and butter is melted and everything combined well, transfer to a 9x13 baking dish that is sprayed with cooking spray.

• Sprinkle panko crumbs on top, covering completely.

• Place in preheated oven and cook until the panko crumbs are lightly browned, 15-20 minutes and bubbly on the sides.

• Place under the broiler at for 2-3 min to crisp the topping.

Notes:

• Prep Time = 15 min

• Cook Time = 15-25 minutes

• Servings = 4-6

• For an added crunch, put under the broiler for 2-5 minutes at the end. Watch closely.