Mom's Baked Macaroni and Cheese

My husband adores macaroni and cheese and a friend of his gave him this recipe. I've only made it once since it is literally a heart attack on a plate! Here is the recipe exactly as his friend gave it to him (all the notes are hers).

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) box macaroni
• 16 ounces sour cream
• 2 pounds shredded cheese*
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Boil macaroni as per instructions on box (I use least cooking time-do not overcook). Drain.
2. Add butter, sour cream and beaten eggs (always add eggs after sour cream they don't cook). Salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
3. Add approximately 2/3 of the cheese to macaroni mixture.
4. Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese browns (I like to cover with foil for the first 20 minutes, then remove until cheese browns).

Notes

* You can use any cheese that you like. I like to use sharp Cheddar, longhorn Colby, and mild or medium Cheddar to get a stronger taste. My mom likes to use Colby, Cheddar and a small amount of mozzarella.

Attribution

Posted by kccaid at Recipe Goldmine April 2001.