Mac and cheese with sour cream and eggs

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

Milk Substitutes for Mac n Cheese. If the reason that youre making the substitute is just because you dont have milk or arent able to obtain milk, then sour cream, cream cheese, butter or margarine are all good substitutes for milk in your mac and cheese.

In classic Southern style, this is a baked mac and cheese set in a light egg custard and flavored with sharp yellow Cheddar. Creamy and moist, it bridges the gap between those who like their mac and cheese sliceable and those who prefer to spoon it, oozing, from the pot.

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Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream
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Best Baked Mac and Cheese
Ingredients and Variations
How to Make Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream
Tips for Creamy Cheesy Pasta
Must-Try Macaroni Recipes
Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream
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Instructions
Nutrition Information
What does adding egg to mac and cheese do?
Can you use sour cream instead of milk for mac and cheese?
Can I use sour cream instead of butter in mac and cheese?
What can I add to macaroni and cheese to make it taste better?

This Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream recipe will turn that quintessential American dish into a family favorite.

This cheesy, creamy, and delicious casserole is full of shredded cheese and… sour cream, surprise! With the perfect amount of sour cream, this mac and cheese casserole has the ultimate blend of flavors, making it scrumptious without being overly rich!

Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream

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Best Baked Mac and Cheese

This is the best homemade baked sour cream mac and cheese recipe you’ll ever use!
Making mac and cheese from scratch is super simple and easy.
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.
This casserole would go great with an easy broccoli salad, oven-roasted asparagus, or some roasted brussel sprouts with balsamic vinegar.

Ingredients and Variations

NOODLES Macaroni noodles are the usual addition to mac and cheese, however, smaller noodles, like penne, or rigatoni are also great options.

SAUCE Macaroni is so simple to make, and it really begins with the sauce. First, a simple roux is made. This is so easy just a little melted butter in a saucepan, add some flour, milk, and cheese. And then the secret weapon is added, sour cream!

VARIATIONS Add some chopped tomatoes to the final dish or top with some panko breadcrumbs or crumbled bacon.

How to Make Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream

This oven-baked mac and cheese is so easy to make with just a few ingredients from your pantry and fridge. Just combine and bake!

Cook the macaroni. Drain & cool.
Make a roux on the stovetop and whisk in milk (as per the recipe below).
Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and sour cream.
Pour into a casserole dish, top with cheese, and bake!

This simple casserole is a great way to satisfy your hungry family!

Tips for Creamy Cheesy Pasta

Make sure the pasta has cooled before adding the sauce.
Keep the casserole dish in the middle of the oven and remove it once the cheese on the top is bubbly and just a little browned.
For leftovers keep the mac and cheese in a sealed container in the fridge until it’s ready to be reheated. Simply stir, add a little milk, and reheat in the microwave or in a pot on the stove. Adjust the salt and pepper and serve!

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Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream

This baked mac and cheese with sour cream will become an absolute favorite for dinner.

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Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Author The Shortcut Kitchen

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▢16 ounces macaroni noodles cooked and drained
▢1 stick butter
▢½ cup all-purpose flour
▢4 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
▢4 cups milk
▢½ cup sour cream

Instructions

In large pot melt the stick of butter. Add flour and stir to create a roux. Stir over medium heat for one minute to let flour and butter settle together.
Slowly add about 1 cup of milk at a time. Stir in milk and turn up heat to med-high, just until sauce is thick and bubbly.
Remove from heat and stir in 3 cups of shredded cheese. Once cheese is incorporated, now it's time for your secret weapon!!
Remove from heat and add the sour cream. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Stir in cooked macaroni.
Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 pan and top with remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
Bake at 350˚F for about 15 minutes or until cheese has melted on top.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

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What does adding egg to mac and cheese do?

The egg will make the Mac and Cheese smoother and creamier. I have tried this recipe with and without adding the egg and it does affect the texture of the final recipe. In a medium bowl, beat one egg. Warm the egg by drizzling in, very slowly, 2-3 Tablespoons of the thickened milk mixture.

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.

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

However, sour cream, mayonnaise, or yogurt can be used to get the same creamy texture when cooking boxed macaroni. You may use 1 cup of any of these in place of the butter called for in the recipe (4 tablespoons).