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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Source of Recipe

Mimi


Recipe Introduction

Other than the name, this bears no resemblance to the Kraft(r) version. In lieu of the grated bar of cheese, Barbara recommends using an 8 oz bag of shredded cheese, reserving a half-cup to sprinkle on the top.

Recipe Link: www.cyber-kitchen.com/recipes/Ultimate_Mac&Cheese.htm

List of Ingredients

1 lb. uncooked elbow macaroni or sea shell pasta
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
1-1/2 c. milk
1-1/2 c. sour cream
1 t. salt
1/2 T. pepper
10 oz. bar mild Cheddar cheese, grated


Recipe

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 greased 3-qt. casserole
3.In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour. Gradually stir in
milk
and sour cream. Add salt and pepper.
4.Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce bubbles and
thickens.
5.Reserve 1/2 c. grated cheese for the top of the casserole. Toss
macaroni
with remaining cheese.
6.Pour sauce over macaroni and mix thoroughly.
7.Cover and bake for 30 minutes, remove foil, sprinkle with reserved cheese, then increase oven to 375 °F and bake for 15 more minutes.
8.Serve immediately.

Serves 6.