Easy Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, comforting baked pasta dish that delivers rich cheese flavor with minimal effort.
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This easy homestyle macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. By using a simple box kit elevated with sour cream and dry mustard, you create a dish that feels far more homemade than it actually is. The pasta bakes until tender, absorbing the creamy sauce for a luxuriously smooth texture. It’s a crowd-pleaser for families and requires very little active prep time. Serve it as a hearty main course or a side dish alongside roasted meats. This recipe proves that delicious, satisfying meals donâÂÂt have to be complicated or time-consuming.

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Easy Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 17.4

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This easy homestyle macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. By using a simple box kit elevated with sour cream and dry mustard, you create a dish that feels far more homemade than it actually is. The pasta bakes until tender, absorbing the creamy sauce for a luxuriously smooth texture. It&# 226;ÂÂs a crowd-pleaser for families and requires very little active prep time. Serve it as a hearty main course or a side dish alongside roasted meats. This recipe proves that delicious, satisfying meals donâÂÂt have to be complicated or time-consuming.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375ðF (190ðC).
  2. In a 1.5-quart casserole dish, whisk together the hot water and dry mustard (if using).
  3. Stir in the cheese sauce mix from the package until smooth.
  4. Add the dry pasta to the sauce and stir until evenly coated.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the cover and stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
  8. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 17.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 3.7g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.6g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: macaroni, cheese, comfort food, easy, baked, homestyle, kraft, side dish, family dinner, creamy, quick, simple, pasta, cheesy, weeknight, deluxe, sour cream, oven, kid-friendly, budget
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