Description
This easy Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni recipe delivers a creamy, tangy, and satisfying macaroni dish. Perfect as a side or main, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until all ingredients are well combined and the macaroni is evenly coated.
- For best results, cover and chill the Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with chopped chives if desired.
Notes
- You can add cooked bacon bits or chopped celery for extra texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of sour cream or mayonnaise to achieve your desired creaminess.
- This Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni is best served cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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