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Cheesy Mac & Cheese

Name: Cheesy Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cubed; 8 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Debra Sult, Chandler, Arizona

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Everyone comes home for dinner when I make this homemade macaroni and cheese. It also receives great compliments at potlucks. —Debra Sult, Chandler, Arizona

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:30 min

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
8 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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Directions

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the flour, cream, half-and-half, sour cream, egg, mustard, cayenne, salt, pepper and nutmeg until smooth.

2
Drain pasta. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Stir in cubed cheeses. Top with cream mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
3
Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly and golden brown, 30-40 minutes.