HOW TO MAKE CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE?
INGREDIENTS:
1⁄2 lb macaroni (preferably bowtie)
4 tablespoons of butter
4 tablespoons of flour
2 cups of milk
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of sugar
white pepper; if desired
8 ounces of cubed Velveeta cheese
8 ounces of sour cream
8 ounces small curd cottage cheese
2 cups of grated sharp cheddar cheese
paprika
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1:
Cook and drain macaroni slightly al dente and place in greased 2 qt casserole dish.
Step 2:
Melt butter over medium heat then add flour for a light roux.
Step 3:
Gradually add the milk and stir constantly, cooking until thickened.
Step 4:
Next add pepper, salt and sugar, mixing thoroughly.
Step 5:
Now add Velveeta cubes and stir until melted.
Step 6:
Then please add sour cream and cottage cheese, stirring until well combined.
Step 7:
Once done, pour over macaroni and mix well. indeed, it will look “cheesy” but will soak into the macaroni during cooking.
Step 8:
Make sure to spread cheddar cheese over the top.
Step 9:
Sprinkle with paprika.
Step 10:
Finally, bake at 350 for about 45 to 50 minutes.
Enjoy.