Carroty Mac and Cheese

By gapboy1379-2

Ingredients

• 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces)
• 2 cups whole wheat macaroni
• 2 1/2 cups coarsely grated carrots
• 2 1/2 cups Cheddar
• 4 Tbsp. butter
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 3/4 tsp. mustard powder

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400° and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

Grate 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces).

Cook 2 cups whole wheat macaroni in salted boiling water; a few minutes before pasta is finished, add 2½ cups coarsely grated carrot.

Drain, then stir in 2½ cups Cheddar and 4 Tbsp. butter.

Whisk together ¾ cup sour cream, ¼ cup whole milk, 2 eggs, 1 tsp. kosher salt, ¾ tsp. mustard powder, and a few grinds of black pepper.

Fold into pasta and pour mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle ½ cup remaining Cheddar and ¼ cup Parmesan on top.

Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.