Mac 'N Cheese Recipe

Name: Mac 'N Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup low-fat or fat-free sour cream; 12 -ounce can evaporated skim milk; 4 ounces grated sharp Cheddar (about 1/2 cup); 4 ounces grated Monterey Jack (about 1/2 cup); 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 to 2 drops hot sauce, optional; Ground black pepper and salt; 1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup low-fat or fat-free sour cream
12 -ounce can evaporated skim milk
4 ounces grated sharp Cheddar (about 1/2 cup)
4 ounces grated Monterey Jack (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 to 2 drops hot sauce, optional
Ground black pepper and salt
1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
3
While pasta is still hot, stir in sour cream and set aside.
4
Scald milk by heating in a small saucepan over medium heat until tiny bubbles just appear around the edges.
5
Add Cheddar and Monterey cheeses, mustard, nutmeg, hot sauce, pepper and salt to scalded milk.
6
Simmer until cheese melts, stirring constantly.
7
Fold cheese mixture into pasta and transfer mixture to a serving platter.
8
Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan in a skillet over medium heat.
9
Toast 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown.
10
Sprinkle mixture over macaroni and cheese and serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni, 1/2 cup low-fat or fat-free sour cream, 12 -ounce can evaporated skim milk, 4 ounces grated sharp Cheddar (about 1/2 cup), and more.

Yes, Mac 'N Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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