Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Submitted by JB68711

"I got this recipe from a food magazine. Tastes great, easy to make, and affordable for anyone."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter.
3. Stir in flour until smooth.
4. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
5. Reduce heat; stir in the sour cream, process cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, mustard and pepper until cheese is melted and smooth.
6. Drain macaroni; toss with cheddar cheese.
7. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish.
8. Add cream sauce and mix well.
9. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Reviews

[Barenakedchef]

I found this recipe to be a bit sticky for my tastes. The taste was fine, but the texture put me off a bit. It does reheat, well, though. Thank you for posting!

 

[jacknalecsmom]

I use this same recipe at my house. It is delicious and the only one my husband craves! I like to melt a little butter and mix it with italian bread crumbs to make a crunchy topping. I also add 1/2 cup more milk as I think it can get too thick otherwise :-)

 

[children from A to Z]

I made this last night to give it a try and it was very good. It was a bit more work than my usual mac & cheese recipe. Everyone ate this great but my regular is a bit easier and a bit creamier but I thank you this was the first baked mac & cheese I've tried.

 

[HEP MEP]

It's the winner! My daughter is very picky about mac & cheese -basically only likes the Kraft stuff - tried many homemade recipes over the years with ho-hum responses, but I got her with this one! She loved it, we loved it...hooray! Thanks to you I don't have to tolerate the blue box stuff when we want mac & chese here. (not wild about it myself) Thanks!