Ingredients for Backwoods Home Baked Macaroni Cheese To Kill For
- 1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
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How to Make Backwoods Home Baked Macaroni Cheese To Kill For
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain well and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and mustard. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in half of the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, remaining cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, tomatoes, and ham.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, for 60-70 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
48 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
125g
Carbs
14g