Creamy Macaroni Casserole

5.00 (12)
⏱ 40 mins 🍽 8 serving(s) 🏷 High In...

This indulgent macaroni casserole features a velvety sauce made with cheddar, cream and spices. The pasta is baked until just set for a wonderfully creamy texture. The recipe yields eight generous portions and is ready in 40 minutes. You can customise it by stirring in cooked meats like ground beef or ham.

Creamy Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
  • 5 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1 2/3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (or to taste)
  • 1 1/3 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 1/3 cups whipping cream (unwhipped)
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cups grated cheddar cheese (or to taste)

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with butter.
  3. Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain it thoroughly.
  4. Place the drained pasta in a large bowl and mix in the 5 ounces of cubed cheddar until it melts completely.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, mustard powder, pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne and nutmeg. Slowly whisk in the half-and-half cream, whipping cream and 2/3 cup sour cream, then incorporate the 2 large eggs and 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
  6. Pour this creamy mixture over the macaroni and stir everything to combine.
  7. Transfer the combined mixture to your buttered dish and spread it out evenly.
  8. Top the mixture with the 3 cups of grated cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake until the edges are just set but the centre remains slightly liquid, which should take about 25 minutes.
  10. Take the dish from the oven and allow it to stand for 10 minutes so the sauce can thicken slightly.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium874900 mg

Recipe details

CategoryHigh In...
AuthorKittencalrecipezazz