The 674th Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 1/2 cups cream
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup havarti cheese, grated
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup romano cheese, grated
• 16 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat and whisk in flour to make a paste.

2. 2

   Whisk in cream and milk, stir frequently and bring almost to a boil, so it is somewhat thickened.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium low and stir in these amounts of each cheese (the rest is reserved for the topping): 2 cups cheddar, 3/4 cup havarti, and 1/2 cup parmesan.

4. 4

   When cheese is melted, stir in sour cream and heat through.

5. 5

   Pour sauce in a greased 9 x 13 baking pan and gently stir in macaroni, coating it with the sauce.

6. 6

   Mix the remainder of the cheese (1 cup cheddar, 1/4 cup havarti, 1/2 cup parmesan, 1/2 cup romano).and sprinkle evenly over the top.

7. 7

   Bake in preheated 400 degree oven until bubbly and top is lightly browned (about 30 minutes).