Grandma's Creamy Mac and Cheese

Preheat your oven to a medium-hot temperature of 300 degrees Fahrenheit (or 150 degrees Celsius, if you prefer metric).

Next, fill a large container with water and add just a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil, then gently place in your elbow macaroni. Stir occasionally as it cooks until it reaches a slightly firm yet springy texture, taking around 8 minutes to achieve.

Once cooked, carefully pour the macaroni into a 5-quart baking dish. Add a generous helping of Cheddar cheese on top, then repeat the layering process until you've used up all the macaroni and cheese.

In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and a dash of mustard until smooth. Pour this creamy mixture over the macaroni layers, making sure it coats every last bit of pasta.

Finally, place your dish in the preheated oven and let it bake until the cheese is melted and just starting to brown around the edges, taking about 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with a few grinds of black pepper to taste