Tuesday, August 23, 2011

THE BEST Baked Mac & Cheese

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.

Ingredients:
2 T Flour
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. pepper
Pinch of Ground Cayenne Pepper
2 T Butter
1/4 C. Chopped Scallions
1 1/2 C. Milk
1/2 C. Sour Cream
1 3/4 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 1/2 C. Elbow Macaroni, Cooked.
1/4 Unseasoned Bread Crumbs (for the top)

In a small bowl combine flour, salt, mustard, pepper & cayenne. 
Melt butter in a medium sized skillet over medium heat.
Add scallions & saute 2 minutes or until softened. Add flour mixture & cook 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook 15 minutes stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 C. cheese & sour cream. Add Macaroni. Pour in greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheese & sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bread crumbs are lightly browned.

Makes a great dinner or side dish!

-Mary