A homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe that children eat (and love)! The ultra creamy cheese sauce is so easy to whip up and you can use a variety of pasta. You'll make this macaroni and cheese over and over.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking water, then drain remaining water and set pasta aside in the pot.
In a medium saucepan, combine 12 oz evaporated milk, 2 eggs, both grated cheeses and 3/4 tsp salt. Place saucepan over medium/low heat and cook 6-8 minutes, whisking constantly*, until completely smooth and thickened. As soon as it has visibly thickened, remove from heat. Do not overcook or boil or it may curdle.
Off the heat, whisk in 1/3 cup sour cream then stir in drained pasta. Season with salt to taste. If the sauce gets too thick, you can thin it out with some of your reserved pasta water.**
Notes
*This recipe is quick and easy but DO NOT walk away from the cheese sauce. Whisk constantly while it is on the stove to keep it smooth and creamy. ** Keep in mind the sauce will thicken more as it cools so you don't want it to be overly thick right off the stove.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
394
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Cholesterol
97
mg
32
%
Sodium
598
mg
26
%
Potassium
198
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
600
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
0.9
mg
1
%
Calcium
402
mg
40
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.