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Tasty Baked Mac ’n’ Cheese Recipe
55min| 12 servings | 455 cal
"This is really good, even for days later, for leftovers."
INGREDIENTS
1 16-oz package elbow macaroni
1 tsp salt, divided
4 cups butter, softened and divided
1 cup sour cream
1 tbsp cream cheese, softened
1 8-oz package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 8-oz package mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 cup milk
DIRECTIONS
Prep: 30min | Cook: 25min | Ready in: 55min
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until almost cooked through and firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle ½ tsp salt over macaroni, and stir in ½ cup butter.
Step 3
Combine ¼ cup butter, sour cream, cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese and egg yolk together in a bowl; mix together. Stir in flour, ½ tsp salt, cayenne pepper and milk.
Step 4
Spread ¼ cup sour cream sauce over bottom of prepared baking dish. Stir remaining sour cream sauce into the macaroni. Pour macaroni into baking dish atop sauce layer; sprinkle mild cheddar cheese over the casserole.
Step 5
Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
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