Backwoods Home Baked Macaroni & Cheese To Kill For

Name: Backwoods Home Baked Macaroni & Cheese To Kill For
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 3/8 cup butter; 1/2 cup flour; 1 3/4 cups milk; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground; 1 teaspoon dry mustard, freshly ground, if possible; 1 1/2 cups diced sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into strips; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 (15 ounce) can peeled tomatoes, drained and quartered; 1 cup diced ham

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3/8 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon dry mustard, freshly ground, if possible
1 1/2 cups diced sharp cheddar cheese, divided
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 (15 ounce) can peeled tomatoes, drained and quartered
1 cup diced ham

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Cook macaroni in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pour into a 2-quart baking dish.
3
In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook and stir for one minute. Gradually stir in milk. Add sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and mustard. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce bubbles and thickens. Stir in half of the Cheddar cheese until melted.
4
Toss macaroni with remaining Cheddar cheese, the mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, tomatoes, and ham. Pour sauce over this macaroni mixture and mix thoroughly.
5
Bake, uncovered, for about 1 hour, or until bubbly and brown.

842

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, 3/8 cup butter, 1/2 cup flour, 1 3/4 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Backwoods Home Baked Macaroni & Cheese To Kill For falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!