Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Dry Pasta
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Butter melted
  • 1/4 cup Sour cream
  • 2 cups Half and Half
  • 4 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°/
  • Follow the package directions to cook the pasta and add 2 tsp of salt to the water. Cook until al dente (cooked, but not too soft). The pasta will cook again in the oven. Drain the pasta then add to a large bowl.
  • Add in the melted butter and sour cream into the pasta and mix until fully covered and combined.
  • Add in 2 cups of cheddar cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella to the pasta bowl. Mix until fully combined.
  • Coat your baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or butter. We are going to layer the macaroni.
  • Pour half of the noodles into the baking dish. Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella to the top. Pour 1 cup half and half over the noodles and cheese.
  • Add the rest of the noodles to the baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and mozzarella. This should be 1 cup of each. Pour the other cup of half and half over the top. Optional: sprinkle a little paprika over the top for color.
  • Bake in oven uncovered for 40 minutes or until the macaroni is browned. To see it it is done, you can push back a corner, to see if you don't see any half and half in the dish.
  • Allow the macaroni and cheese to set for at least 15 minutes before serving.