Tasty Baked Mac and Cheese

Tasty Baked Mac and Cheese
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    544

Embark on a culinary journey to mac and cheese perfection. This baked mac and cheese recipe is the culmination of countless trials, resulting in a harmonious blend of creamy, cheesy goodness that will leave you craving more. Even the leftovers are divine!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Cholesterol
    98 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    16 g
  • Saturated Fat
    18 g
  • Sodium
    532 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    30 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 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. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 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. (5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 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. (3 minutes)

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05 Step

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

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of paprika or a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the cheese sauce.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese to customize the flavor profile to your liking.
To prevent the macaroni from becoming mushy, be sure to cook it al dente, as it will continue to cook in the oven.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 181 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Kevon Stamm

    The instructions were easy to follow, and the end result was a crowd-pleaser. I'll definitely be making this again!

  • Jaclyn Durgan

    This recipe is a game-changer! The mac and cheese was incredibly creamy and flavorful, and the leftovers were just as delicious the next day.

  • Emil Keebler

    I've tried many mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. The addition of sour cream and cream cheese takes it to another level.

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