Step 1

Preheat oven to 400˚F.

Step 2

Cook macaroni in salted water according to package directions. Drain.

Step 3

In the meantime, generously butter a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.

Step 4

Pour cooked macaroni into baking dish and toss with 1 tablespoon butter.

Step 5

Mix in crumbled feta cheese.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, chili powder, and paprika.

Step 7

Pour the egg mixture over the macaroni; mixture should come about 3/4 of the way up - it shouldn't cover the macaroni.

Step 8

Heat remaining butter in a frying pan.

Step 9

Add the bread crumbs to the pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from heat and sprinkle the bread crumbs over the macaroni.

Step 11

Bake for 35 minutes, or until the custard sets and edges are browned.

Step 12

Let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 13

Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and parsley; serve.