Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
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“This is the ultimate mac-and-cheese,” declares Cindy Hartley of Chesapeake, Virginia. It's creamy, thick and very rich, and it holds the wonderful cheddar flavor. Cindy adds, “Once you taste it, you will be hooked.”
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups 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.
Reduce heat; stir in the sour cream, process cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, mustard and pepper until cheese is melted and smooth.
Drain macaroni; toss with cheddar cheese. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Add cream sauce and mix well. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Yield: 6 servings.