Comforting Macaroni & Cheese

Submitted by mrschunk

"This is a flavorful, creamy, delicious version of a simple long-time favorite. I have combined several recipes and made my own tweaks, landing on this as my favorite!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked macaroni
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 3⁄4 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

directions

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