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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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This is the ultimate mac-and-cheese. It's creamy, thick and very rich, and it holds the wonderful cheddar flavor. Once you taste it, you will be hooked. —Cindy Hartley, Chesapeake, Virginia

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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

20 35 55

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat; stir in the sour cream, process cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth and cheese is melted.
Drain macaroni; toss with cheddar cheese. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Stir in cream sauce.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 653 calories, 46 g fat (30 g saturated fat), 143 mg cholesterol, 1,141 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Macaroni and Cheese in Simple & Delicious March/April 2007, p44

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Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2013 by foleyd

Pleased everyone from kids to adults.

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2013 by Doeye

Made as written - excellent mac & cheese!

Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2013 by leslie1966

Next time I will use a little more macaroni. The cheese sauce was great but there was a little too much.

Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2013 by brittnipapke

I've been looking for a great macaroni n cheese recipe for very long. This one is the best yet. I added extra cheese and used fat free milk. Definitely making it again.

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2013 by Summy

I am tossing my old mac n' cheese recipe that everyone in my family craved and loved, and replacing it with this. THIS is the mac n' cheese I've been looking for. I used light sour cream and sharp cheddar. I served it as a side dish with tuna cakes and sliced tomatoes. Yummy!

Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2013 by SassyLacey

I have searched for so long for a really good creamy mac & cheese. This is awesome! It is a bit of work and expense but oh so worth it all. With so many in my family who love mac & cheese, this is indeed a keeper.

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2012 by dms15226

Absolutely wonderful. I didn't have dry mustard, so I substituted a gourmet mustard instead. I kept an eye an it, so that it didn't come out too dry. It was in the oven for about 25 minutes.

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2012 by MrsTgill

Made this as a side for Thanksgiving...they LOVED it!

Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2012 by motochick179

This recipe is fairly easy to make and tastes really good! I will be making it again.

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2012 by twbryan75

I used this recipe for Thanksgiving this year. It turned out great! I got a lot of compliments and was asked for the recipe. I definitely will use this recipe again!

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