Chef Bob's Mac & Cheese

Chef Bob's Mac & Cheese

1 pound elbow macaroni

4 quarts water

4 Tablespoons salt

Bring water and salt to a boil, add pasta and stir for 1 minute. Cook for 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve pasta water. Place hot pasta in a bowl. Add butter and sour cream.

1 stick butter

½ cup sour cream

Cheese Sauce:

1 stick butter

4-5 tablespoons plain flour

1 teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon granulated garlic

4 cups milk

5-6 dashes of hot sauce

4 cups cheese (reserve 1 cup for topping)

1 cup bread crumbs

Melt butter and add flour cooking and stirring for 2 minutes. Add paprika and garlic. Add milk stirring until thickened. Stir in cheese (3 cups) Pour into pasta. Add some of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency. Place pasta mixture into a casserole dish and top with 1 cup of cheese and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Noon Cooking - September 18, 2012