Sublime Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients

• Topping:
• 4 cups macaroni
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 4 1/2 cups 18% cream
• 3 cups old Cheddar, shredded
• 1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
• 1 cup old Cheddar, shredded
• 3 Tbsp butter, melted

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat over to 350F.

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni until tender but firm, about 8 minutes. Drain.

Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over med heat; add flour and cook, stirring, for 2 mins. Gradually whisk in cream; simmer, whisking, until thickened, 8 minutes.

Add cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in sour cream, then add macaroni. Spread in a 9 x 13 glass baking dish.

In bowl, toss together bread drums, cheese and butter; sprinkle over macaroni. Bake until golden and bubbly, about 40 minutes.