re: Making real Mac and cheese for the first time for Thanksgiving. Give me your recipe

I boil the lb of elbows, drain, place in a large bowl, let cool a bit.

When cool, take a 1lb block of cheddar, cut into slices 1/4” thick.

Mix a couple of eggs into the noodles, along with some salt, pepper, garlic powder, and if I have it, dry mustard.

Poke the slices of cheese straight into the noodles, spacing them out.

Pour milk into the mix until it’s visible from the top.

Sprinkle grated cheese on top, cover bowl with foil.

Throw in 350 oven 30-45 minutes or so, it’s done when the milk is absorbed. Take foil off, broil a few minutes until cheese browns on top