Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 to 2 cups 2% milk; 1 cup sour cream; 8 ounces cubed Velveeta; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

The best-ever creamy mac and cheese recipe that will transport your tastebuds back to your childhood.

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 to 2 cups 2% milk
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces cubed Velveeta
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

Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add 1-1/2 cups milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in sour cream, Velveeta, Parmesan cheese, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth and cheese is melted. Add more milk to reach desired consistency.
Drain macaroni; toss with cheddar cheese. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Stir in cream sauce.
Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 653 calories, 46g fat (30g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 1141mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.

This is the ultimate creamy mac and cheese. It's saucy, thick and very rich, with a wonderful cheddar flavor. Once you taste it, you'll be hooked. —Cindy Hartley, Chesapeake, Virginia

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