Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
This is the ultimate creamy mac and cheese. It's saucy, thick and very rich, with a wonderful cheddar flavor. Once you taste it, you'll be hooked. —Cindy Hartley, Chesapeake, Virginia
Ingredients
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2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 to 2 cups 2% milk
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1 cup sour cream
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8 ounces cubed Velveeta
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
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1.
Cook macaroni according to package directions.
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2.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add 1-1/2 cups milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in sour cream, Velveeta, Parmesan cheese, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth and cheese is melted. Add more milk to reach desired consistency.
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3.
Drain macaroni; toss with cheddar cheese. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Stir in cream sauce.
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4.
Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 653 calories, 46g fat (30g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 1141mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.
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