Comforting Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Name: Comforting Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked macaroni; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon ground mustard; ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ¼ cup milk; ¾ cup cream; 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons bacon pieces (I use Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Recipe Pieces); 2 cups grated cheese, of your choice (I use monterey jack); breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground mustard
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup milk
¾ cup cream
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons bacon pieces (I use Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Recipe Pieces)
2 cups grated cheese, of your choice (I use monterey jack)
breadcrumbs

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Cook macaroni to desired tenderness, drain & set aside.
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In a large saucepan, melt butter.
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Combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and ground mustard in a bowl and mix with fork.
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Add to melted butter and stir with whisk until well blended.
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Combine milk, cream, Worcestershire sauce, sour cream & bacon and add to pan gradually while stirring constantly.
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Bring to boiling point and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Reduce heat and simmer (stirring every couple minutes) for 10 minutes.
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Add Parmesan and shredded cheddar 1/3 at a time, stirring until all cheese is added and melted (about 3-5 minutes).
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Turn off flame, add cooked macaroni to saucepan and coat with cheese sauce.
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Transfer to an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish.
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Sprinkle with desired amount of breadcrumbs.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly & top is golden brown.

756

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked macaroni, 4 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Comforting Macaroni & Cheese 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.

Comforting Macaroni & Cheese

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