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Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni

Cheese Sauce

  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 2 Tbsp AP Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Cup Whole Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
  • 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  • Cook Elbow Macaroni according to package, drain and set aside

Make the Cheese Sauce

  • Mix Flour, Sea Salt and Garlic Powder together in a small bowl, set aside
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the Butter.
  • Add Flour mixture and whisk to combine
  • Cook for 1 minute until mixture is slightly brown
  • Add 1 Cup Milk and whisk until the mixture is smooth
  • Add Sour Cream and whisk until smooth
  • Cook on medium-high heat until the mixture is thickened (about 3-5 minutes) Do NOT let it boil.
  • Once mixture is thick (sticks to back of spatula), reduce heat to low and add cheese. Whisk until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Taste and add more salt/seasoning if desired.
  • Add cooked pasta to the pot of cheese sauce and stir until the sauce is evenly distributed.
  • Let the Mac and Cheese cool for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese sauce has thickened a little bit and sticks to the noodles.
  • Serve Warm!