BEST Baked Macaroni & Cheese Ever! Recipe

Name: BEST Baked Macaroni & Cheese Ever!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni; 8 ounces cream cheese; ¾ cup butter, plus; ¼ cup butter; 4 ounces colby-monterey jack cheese; 4 ounces mild cheddar cheese; 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese; 12 ounces evaporated milk; salt; pepper; ¼ teaspoon dried mustard; 1 ½ tablespoons sour cream

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni
8 ounces cream cheese
¾ cup butter, plus
¼ cup butter
4 ounces colby-monterey jack cheese
4 ounces mild cheddar cheese
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
12 ounces evaporated milk
salt
pepper
¼ teaspoon dried mustard
1 ½ tablespoons sour cream

1
Follow box directions to prepare pasta.
2
On a medium-low flame, heat evaporated milk.
3
Add 1.5 stick of butter and stir to meld with milk and eliminate lumps.
4
Add cream cheese, stir until melded with milk and butter.
5
Keep stirring for silky texture.
6
Add colby/Jack cheese stir until blended.
7
Repeat for remaining cheeses.
8
Stir for approximately 1 minute for sily texture.
9
Add mustard, mix well.
10
Add sour cream and remaining butter stir well.
11
After pasta has been drained place in oven safe dish.
12
Add cheese sauce and mix pasta and sauce well.
13
Add salt and pepper to taste.
14
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30-35 minutes.
15
Let set 10-12 minutes to set and serve.

1006

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni, 8 ounces cream cheese, ¾ cup butter, plus, ¼ cup butter, and more.

Yes, BEST Baked Macaroni & Cheese Ever! 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.

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