lynnieb's mac & cheese

Name: LynnieB's Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 - medium(16oz) package elbow macaroni or shell macaroni; 1/4 cup(s) sour cream; 1/2 cup(s) ricotta cheese (any style); 1 - small block velveeta cheese melted; 2 cup(s) shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup reserved for later); 1 cup(s) shredded colby jack cheese; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 - egg, slightly beaten; 1/4 cup(s) butter; 1/2 cup(s) milk; 1 1/2 cup(s) buttery cracker crumbs (although crushed saltine crackers are fine - add a tbsp melted butter to them)

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Lynn Brasher

Pell City, AL

Updated on Aug 26, 2011

This dish is more like a casserole and is definitely for the cheese lovers! Ingredients are not exact but close. Add as much as you need to make the sauce. **And I have "cheated" by using the large Family size box of Velveeta Shells and Cheese to save time**

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Ingredients

1 - medium(16oz) package elbow macaroni or shell macaroni
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup ricotta cheese (any style)
1 - small block velveeta cheese melted
2 cups shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup reserved for later)
1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 - egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups buttery cracker crumbs (although crushed saltine crackers are fine - add a tbsp melted butter to them)

How To Make lynnieb's mac & cheese

Step 1

Oven temp is 350*; prepare casserole dish with cooking spray

Step 2

Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain noodles, put in a large bowl (you will be using this bowl to mix), add butter. Set aside
Step 3

Cube velveeta, place in microwavable bowl, add a little milk; microwave for several minutes to melt. Remember to stir to aid the process.
Step 4

Add ricotta cheese, sour cream, egg, milk and seasonings to velveeta, mix thoroughly. Add to noodles.
Step 5

Add all shredded cheeses (keep reserved cup of cheese to the side)to noodles. Mix well.
Step 6

Pour into prepared casserole dish. Bake for 30 minutes
Step 7

After 30min, top casserole with reserved cheese and crushed crackers. Cook for another 15min or until cheese is melted and cracker crumbs have slightly browned.
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