Backwoods Home Baked Macaroni Cheese To Kill For Recipe

Ingredients for Backwoods Home Baked Macaroni Cheese To Kill For

• Elbow Macaroni
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Dry Mustard
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned, drained)
• 1 cup diced cooked ham

How to Make Backwoods Home Baked Macaroni Cheese To Kill For

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 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.
3. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
4. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
5. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and mustard. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
7. Remove from heat and stir in half of the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
8. In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, remaining cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, tomatoes, and ham.
9. Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni mixture and stir gently to combine.
10. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
11. Bake, uncovered, for 60-70 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.