Extra Rich-and-Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

By mattfargo

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 8 ounces shell pasta
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups grated havarti cheese (about 6 ounces)
• 1 1/2 cups grated colby jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
• Pinch of grated nutmeg
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.

Combine the evaporated milk, eggs, havarti, colby jack, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the nutmeg in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Add the pasta and sour cream to the sauce; toss to coat, then let sit 5 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly. Add the reserved cooking water to loosen, if desired.

Photograph by Ryan Liebe