Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Bistro Macaroni and Cheese

Make a half recipe unless you want a LOT of mac and cheese! Especially good with extra cheddar cheese sprinkled on top right before serving.

Ingredients:

- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour

- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

- 16 oz uncooked elbow macaroni

- 1 cup (4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened

- 1/4 cup sour cream

- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low-medium heat. Stir in the flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk and seasonings. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.

Meanwhile cook macaroni according to package directions.

Reduce heat for milk mixture; stir in cheese until melted. Stir in sour cream.

Add macaroni; toss to coat.

In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until golden brown. Sprinkle over top of macaroni.

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