If you’re like most people, you’ve had your fair share of boxed Mac and Cheese throughout your life. But those little orange packets of instant noodles can’t compete with the taste of a cheesy, creamy homemade version. With a few simple steps, you can make a delicious, Creamy Homemade Mac and Cheese that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
Making Creamy Homemade Mac and Cheese is easy and results in a creamy and luxurious dish that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. The key to perfect mac and cheese lies in choosing quality ingredients, then mixing them together with care and attention. For this recipe I chose Sargento 4 State Cheddar Shredded Cheese, it’s the perfect ingredient in creating the ultimate mac and cheese, and adds delicious, complex flavor.
With a few simple tips and tricks, anyone can make incredible mac and cheese that is sure to become a family favorite. So why wait? Add a little comfort to your kitchen, and whip up a cheesy batch of homemade mac and cheese today! As the saying goes, “Cheese please!”
What is Creamy Homemade Mac and Cheese?
Creamy Homemade Mac and Cheese is a classic comfort dish made with cooked macaroni noodles and a rich and creamy cheese sauce. The creamy sauce is made from butter, sour cream, cheese, and flour, and is combined with the cooked noodles to create a deliciously rich and cheesy dish.
Ingredients
- Elbow macaroni
- Butter
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Milk
- Sour cream
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
How to make Creamy Homemade Mac and Cheese
Cook the macaroni according to package directions, drain and set aside.
In a small bowl mix together flour, garlic powder, and salt.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minutes until the mixture is just slightly brown.
Add in the milk and whisk until smooth.
Add in the sour cream and whisk until smooth.
Continue to cook on medium heat and thickened, stirring constantly. Be careful to not let it boil. Reduce the heat to low and stir in cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture in smooth and creamy. Add in the cooked macaroni and stir until the macaroni is completely covered in the cheese sauce.
Serve and enjoy!
Tools For This Recipe
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Creamy Homemade Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 4 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together flour, garlic powder, and salt.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minutes until the mixture is just slightly brown.
- Add in the milk and whisk until smooth.
- Add in the sour cream and whisk until smooth.
- Continue to cook on medium heat and thickened, stirring constantly. Be careful to not let it boil. Reduce the heat to low and stir in cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture in smooth and creamy. Add in the cooked macaroni and stir until the macaroni is completely covered in the cheese sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!
