Boil macaroni in salted water until tender and then drain.

If you're using an oven safe bowl, spray with non-stick cooking spray.

For the first layer:  Cover the bottom of the bowl with macaroni (about a cup).  Sprinkle a cup of grated cheese on top of the macaroni.  Add 1/3 cup of evaporated milk.  Add 3 small pats of butter and salt and pepper.  Break a slice of cheese into 4's and place on top.

For the second layer:  Place about 2 cups of macaroni.  Add a cup of grated cheese on top of the macaroni.  Add 2/3 cup of evaporated milk.  Add a tbsp of butter in pats throughout layer and add salt and pepper.  Place 2 slices of cheese on top, each cut in half.

For the third layer:  Repeat the second layer but add 1 cup of evaporated milk instead of 2/3rds cup

For the top layer:  Repeat the second layer but only add one slice of american cheese.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for about an hour. The evaporated milk will be bubbling up the sides of the dish

Remove from the oven and allow to rest for about 15 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!