How to Make Baked Mac and Cheese (Extra Cheesy & Golden)

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: generic pasta brands

More nutritious or cost-effective.

Grate white cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.

Bring water to a boil and cook elbow macaroni until al dente.

Melt butter in a saucepan and add flour to cook out the raw flour taste.

Add 2 cups of milk to the mixture and incorporate well.

Add sour cream while the mixture is still cool to prevent curdling.

Season the sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning.

Add the grated cheese to the sauce and melt over medium-low heat until smooth.

Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and mix well, keeping some pasta water to help coat the pasta.

Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 baking dish and top with a mix of the two cheeses.

Preheat the oven to 325°F and bake for about 25 minutes.

Use the broiler to brown the top for a crispy crust after baking.

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