Dawn's Macaroni & Cheese, Version 2

Ingredients

• 1 pound elbow macaroni 
• 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese -- shredded 
• 1 8 ounce cream cheese -- softened 
• 2 eggs -- beaten 
• 4 tablespoons butter 
• 1/4 cup half and half
• salt and pepper 
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions. (I like to cook a little al dente). 
3. Add cheeses, eggs, butter, half & half, and salt and pepper to cooked macaroni and mix well. 
4. Pour into a buttered 9x13" pan. Bake for 30 minutes. 
5. SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS: I use white bread. In a food processor add approximately 5 slices and bread. Process until crumbly. Meanwhile in a large pan melt 1/2 stick butter with 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Add processed bread crumbs and mix until combined. Distribute evenly over macaroni and cheese.

Jen's note: Dawn included the nutritional information when she e-mailed me this recipe, but I chose not to publish here because believe me, if you knew how many calories there were per serving you would never, ever eat it and then you would probably die of food boredom and I don't want that to happen because I kinda like you.