Tasty Baked Mac N Cheese Recipe

Name: Tasty Baked Mac N Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup butter, softened - divided; 1 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened; 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 egg yolk; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 cup milk; 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened - divided
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mild Cheddar cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until almost cooked through and firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle macaroni with 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir 1/2 cup butter into the pasta.
3
Mix 1/4 cup butter, sour cream, cream cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, and egg yolk together in a bowl. Stir flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and milk into the sour cream mixture.
4
Spread 1/4 cup sour cream sauce over bottom of prepared baking dish. Stir remaining sour cream sauce into macaroni. Pour macaroni into baking dish atop sauce layer; sprinkle mild Cheddar cheese over the casserole.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese topping has melted, about 15 minutes.

735

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup butter, softened - divided, 1 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Tasty Baked 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.

Tasty Baked Mac N Cheese

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