Macaroni & Cheese - Perfect Side Dish

1.Preheat Oven to 375°F / 190°C.

2.Cook the macaroni according to package directions but reduce the cooking time by 2 minutes so the pasta is very al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.

3.In a saucepan or medium pot, heat the butter, add the flour and mix thoroughly. Cook on medium low heat for 2-3 minutes.

4.Gradually Add milk and mix well with a whisk. Stir frequently. Add cream cheese (or Sour Cream) and whisk until dissolved. Add heavy cream and mix thoroughly.

5.Add onion powder, garlic powder, ground mustard, chicken bouillon, white pepper, and nutmeg.

6.Cook on low-medium heat for approximately 6-8 minutes.

7.Add the cheeses and mix thoroughly until fully melted.

8.Pour the cheese sauce into the cooked elbow pasta.

9.Grease the inside of a 9"x13" baking dish. Pour in the macaroni mixture. Spread evenly across baking dish. Add a layer of Colby Jack cheese on top. Sprinkle some paprika on top for garnishing (optional).

10.Bake approximately 25 minutes or until it is golden brown. TIP: For crispier crust, broil for 2-3 minutes after baking. ENJOY!