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Smoky Mac and Cheese

Course Side Dish
Author Amye Melton

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Ben's Heffer Dust (by Recteq)
  • 1 tablespoon Colden's Freakin' Gteek Rub (by Recteq)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 pound Mild Cheddar cheese shredded, reserve about 1 cup for topping
  • 1/4 pound Monterey Jack cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven or grill to 350 degrees.
  • Spray baking dish or skilet with nonstick cooking spray, set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • In a large, heavy skillet melt butter. Whisk in flour to combine. Slowly add milk, whisking to combine. Whisk in sour cream and seasonings. Add cheeses, reserving 1 cup cheddar cheese for topping, and whisk until melted.
  • In a small bowl, beat eggs. Whisk in a small amount of the cheese mixture. Add egg mixture to the mixture in skillet and whisk to combine.
  • Stir in the cooked and drained pasta. Mix well and pour into a buttered cast iron skillet or casserole dish. Top with reserved shredded cheese.
  • Bake in oven or grill for 30 to 40 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
  • Serve warm.