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Mac & Cheese

                                             
I love mac and cheese. Creamy, gooey, cheesey, baked goodness. Perfect for any holiday get together. And it's easier than all get out. 

Ingredients:
1 lb. elbow macaroni
1 can cheddar cheese soup
4 cups shredded cheddar
1 cup milk
8 oz. sour cream
Seasoned salt
Pepper
Powdered garlic
1 stick of butter

Step 1:
Boil your pasta and drain.


Step 2: 
In a pot, melt one stick of butter.

Step 3:
Add 1 cup cheddar cheese soup (adds the artificial goodness of life), 1 cup milk, and 8 oz. sour cream.
At this point I also add 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Step 4:
Add 4 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (leave a little extra out for the top). Stir until completely melted.

Step 5:
Stir in cooked pasta.

Step 6:
In a buttered baking dish, add the mac and cheese and top with some shredded cheese for extra credit.

Step 7:
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

While this recipe can be made ahead of time and baked the day of, Mac and Cheese ALWAYS tastes better when made and served the same day. 


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