BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

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A wonderful comfort food. You can add chopped ham and peas, too! Cut down on the cooking time by using a can of evaporated milk for the milk.

Provided by Christine Chamberlain @ViaDolarosa

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cup(s) elbow macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup(s) margarine
1/2 cup(s) flour
1 1/2 cup(s) milk
1 1/2 cup(s) sour cream
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) white pepper
10 ounce(s) mild cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse cooked macaroni with cold water and place in a 3 quart baking dish or 13x9 inch pan.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk and then add sour cream. Add salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until sauce bubbles and thickens.
  • Reserve 1 cup of cheddar cheese and add the rest to the sauce, stir into the sauce until melted.
  • Pour sauce over macaroni and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. (You could also sprinkle on a little parmesan cheese if you like.)
  • Bake 1 hour, until bubbly and browned.

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