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Bistro Mac & Cheese Recipe

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"I like to serve this mac & cheese with a salad and crusty bread. It's a satisfying meal that feels upscale, but will fit just about any budget." Charlotte Giltner, Mesa, AZ

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Bistro Mac & Cheese Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat; add cheeses and stir until melted. Stir in sour cream. Drain macaroni; stir into sauce. Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe can also be baked with a crumb topping. Place macaroni in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Combine 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle over macaroni. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 468 calories, 22 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 649 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Bistro Mac & Cheese in Taste of Home February/March 2010, p70

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Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2010 by kristymiss

Very good! I recommend not using preshredded cheese-freshly grated makes it really creamy. Reheats well too. My husband said it's the best mac and cheese he has had! Thanks for the recipe.

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2010 by krystaljoy

we had this last night for supper and everyone loved it. It is a keeper

Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2010 by JessCostello

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good! I made this and fell in love immediately!! Total Keeper! I served it with asparagus and it was perfect!!!

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