Homemade Macaroni & Cheese
 
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Creamy macaroni and cheese made with real cheese, bacon and topped with green onions.
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 lb uncooked pasta
  • 6 oz sour cream
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (or more if you want)
  • 1 Tbsp powdered Parmesan cheese
  • Bacon bits for garnish
  • Green onion slices for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the directions on the packaging. Cook time will depend on the kind of pasta you use.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, in a medium sauce pan, melt the butter. Add the sour cream and milk and stir until well combined.
  3. An ounce or two at a time, add the mozzarella cheese and stir until it's combined with the milk mixture.
  4. When the mozzarella cheese is all melted, add in the cheddar cheese an ounce or two at a time.
  5. Stir until the mixture is well combined. Add the powdered Parmesan cheese and the garlic powder. Mix well.
  6. When the pasta is al dente, drain the water and rinse if desired. Return to the pot.
  7. Carefully, pour the cheese mixture over the pasta and mix until the pasta is evenly coated.
  8. Let stand 3-5 minutes.
  9. Garnish with bacon bits and green onions, if desired.
  10. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 205 g Calories: 553 Fat: 31g Saturated fat: 18.5g Carbohydrates: 46g Sugar: 2g Sodium: 417mg Protein: 24g Cholesterol: 136mg
Recipe by While He Was Napping at https://www.whilehewasnapping.com/2015/09/homemade-macaroni-and-cheese/