THE ABSOLUTE AND MOST ULTIMATE MACARONI AND CHEESE

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I got this in a recipe chain letter. We eat a lot of m&c and this one is really the ultimate! It's different (in a good way) that you don't have to cook the sauce first, it bakes right in with the macaroni.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups elbow macaroni
1 1/4 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/3 cups half-and-half or 1 1/3 cups light cream
1 1/3 cups whipping cream
2/3 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated and packed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly butter 13- x 9- x 2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Cook macaroni in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Transfer to prepared dish.
  • Mix in cubed cheese.
  • Whisk flour, salt, mustard, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg in medium bowl until no lumps remain.
  • Gradually whisk in half and half, then whipping cream and sour cream.
  • Add eggs and whisk to blend.
  • Pour over macaroni mixture; stir to blend.
  • Sprinkle grated cheese over.
  • Bake macaroni and cheese until just set around edges but sauce is still liquid in center, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes to thicken slightly (sauce will be creamy).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.2, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 115.9, Sodium 501.8, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 11.9

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