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Tasty Baked Mac and Cheese

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  • 25 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 ¾ cup salted butter, softened - divided
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
    • 🧀 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
    • 🥚 1 egg yolk
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt (second portion)
    • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
    • 🥛 1 cup milk
    • 🧀 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mild Cheddar cheese

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

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 macaroni with 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir 1/2 cup butter into the pasta.

3

Mix 1/4 cup butter, sour cream, cream cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, and egg yolk together in a bowl. Stir flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and milk into the sour cream mixture.

4

Spread 1/4 cup sour cream sauce over bottom of prepared baking dish. Stir remaining sour cream sauce into macaroni. Pour macaroni into baking dish atop sauce layer; sprinkle mild Cheddar cheese over the casserole.

5

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese topping has melted, about 15 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

455

Calories

  • 16g
    Protein
  • 31g
    Carbs
  • 30g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and flavor.Add breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter on top for added texture.Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave.If cayenne pepper is too spicy, reduce the amount or substitute with paprika.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.