Best Baked Macaroni & Cheese

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Looking for the ultimate comfort food? Look no further than the best baked macaroni cheese recipe. This classic dish is a crowd-pleaser and never fails to satisfy those cheesy cravings. With a creamy, gooey texture and a golden, crispy topping, it's the perfect combination of indulgence and simplicity. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just craving some cheesy goodness, this recipe is sure to impress.

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Best baked macaroni cheese recipe details

Best baked macaroni cheese recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
Number of votes:112

It is sooo cheesy and gooey! It is the best macaroni and cheese you will ever taste. This is TRUE COMFORT food!
Ready in: 1 hour 5 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• 2 cups elbow pasta, cooked al dente
• 16 ounces Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded
• 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese, cubed
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons Light sour cream
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 cup Italian Bread Crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 45 mins

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, toss together pasta with the cheese cubes (reserving shredded Cheddar) and pour into baking dish.
3. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, cinnamon, sour cream, egg, and half-and-half.
4. Pour over the pasta and cover with shredded Cheddar. Sprinkle Italian breadcrumbs over cheese and pour melted butter over the breadcrumbs.
5. Bake uncovered until browned, about 45 minutes.