Ultimate Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F

2. 2

   Cook macaroni in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pour into a 3-qt. casserole

3. 3

   In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk, cream cheese, and sour cream. Add salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce bubbles and thickens.

5. 5

   Reserve 1 Cup grated cheese for the top of the casserole. Toss macaroni with remaining cheese.

6. 6

   Pour sauce over macaroni and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle with reserved cheese.

7. 7

   Bake for 1 hour, or until bubbly and brown.

8. 8

   Serve immediately.