Mac and cheese recipe with cream cheese and sour cream

Nothing says cozy comfort food like homemade baked mac and cheese. The secret ingredient to this deliciously decadent dish? FAGE Sour Cream!

Ingredients

1-pound dried elbow macaroni

8 tablespoons butter

½ cup all-purpose flour

3 cups whole milk

4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup FAGE Sour Cream

½ teaspoon dry mustard

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons butter, melted

½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded or grated

3/4 cup breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

    Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 7 minutes or until al dente and remove from heat and drain.
  3. In another large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add the flour and mix for 1-2 minutes or until the mixture turns slightly tan.
  4. Add 1 cup of a milk at a time, stirring after each cup. Cook until the sauce is thick and bubbly.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese, sour cream, dry mustard, salt, and pepper.
  6. Stir in the macaroni and pour into the baking dish.
  7. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs. Top macaroni with breadcrumb mixture and bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle parsley on top and serve immediately.

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Mac and cheese recipe with cream cheese and sour cream

Can you use sour cream instead of milk for mac and cheese?

Milk Substitutes for Mac n Cheese. If the reason that you're making the substitute is just because you don't have milk or aren't able to obtain milk, then sour cream, cream cheese, butter or margarine are all good substitutes for milk in your mac and cheese.

Why is sour cream used in mac and cheese?

The only ingredients for this creamy sauce are sour cream, milk, butter cheese, and little flour. Sour cream is the secret ingredient. It will give this dish an extra zing of flavor.

What is the best cheese combination for mac and cheese?

For a mac and cheese recipe, consider the combination of sharper cheddar cheeses and a flavorful Parmesan. This cheese adds a boost of fruity, nutty notes to your favorite macaroni recipes. Parmesan is also ideal for grating on top of mac and cheese before you bake it to add golden color.

Can I use sour cream instead of heavy cream in mac and cheese?

What milk is best for mac and cheese? I like to use whole milk or heavy cream for mac and cheese because it makes it super creamy and rich. The addition of sour cream in this recipe makes it even better!