Spicy Macaroni and Cheese

Sunny Anderson

Recipe courtesy Sunny Anderson

Show: The Best Thing I Ever MadeEpisode: Comfort Zone

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Total Time:
1 hr 10 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow pasta, cooked until almost al dente
  • 8 ounces Cheddar, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded
  • 8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed
  • 8 ounces Monterey pepper jack cheese, cubed
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup finely grated onions
  • 4 slices bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Special equipment: 2-quart baking dish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, toss together the pasta with the cheese cubes and pour into the baking dish.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg. Add the sour cream, egg, heavy cream, half-and-half and onions. Pour over the pasta and cover with the shredded Cheddar. Bake uncovered until the top is just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes.

Meanwhile, cut the bread into crouton-size squares. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add the bread cubes and toast until golden. Sprinkle the bread cubes on top of the macaroni and cheese and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.

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  • on January 24, 2012

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    This was by far, the BEST mac N cheese that I have ever had. I took leftovers to work for lunch the next day, and some of my co-workers took a bite. One girl did not want to give my lunch back. I guess that speaks for itself.

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  • on January 24, 2012

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    Because my family all likes meat, I had to add ground chuck to it. It was good, I am thinking a little more spice on the next try, but will definetely make it again.

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  • on January 21, 2012

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    Made this for the holidays and it was a hit! I am making it again tomorrow and it is now my go to recipe!!!

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