Stove Top Mac n' Cheese

I was looking for a stove top recipe for mac n' cheese because I didn't want to use my oven in this hot, hot summertime heat.  It was suggested by Jen at Beantown Baker that I try Alton Brown's recipe.  She said it was awesome and she was right!  It's the creamiest and easiest macaroni recipe I've ever made and am so happy to have it in my recipe box now!

Alton Brown's Stove Top Mac n' Cheese
Source: Alton Brown, Food Network, slightly adapted by Amy's New Kitchen
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
1/2 lb macaroni (I used shells)
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 eggs
6 oz evaporated milk
1/2 tsp hot sauce
1 tsp sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
3/4 tsp dry mustard
8 oz sharp cheddar, shredded
4 oz monterey jack cheese, shredded

In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente and drain. Return to the pot and melt in the butter. Toss to coat.

Whisk together the eggs, evaporated milk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir into the pasta then add the cheese. Over low heat continue to stir for 3 minutes or until creamy.

I doubled this recipe from the start because I just knew I was going to want leftovers!  I would suggest to everyone, just go ahead and double it-you will wish you had if you didn't!  :)