Ultimate Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Submitted by MARIA MAC

"This mac and cheese is so yummy with sour crream and cream cheese added. Very rich. Low fat it is not."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups sour cream
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 tablespoon pepper
• 12 ounces mild cheddar cheese, grated

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pour into a 3-qt. casserole
3. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk, cream cheese, and sour cream. Add salt and pepper.
4. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce bubbles and thickens.
5. Reserve 1 Cup grated cheese for the top of the casserole. Toss macaroni with remaining cheese.
6. Pour sauce over macaroni and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle with reserved cheese.
7. Bake for 1 hour, or until bubbly and brown.
8. Serve immediately.