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A delicious bowtie pasta mac and cheese recipe that will pair easily with your favorite main dishes.
There are so many different ways to make a good homemade mac and cheese recipe, but today I am sharing one with you that I created and am in LOVE with. I love farfalle mac and cheese, and hopefully you will love this as much as I do.
Mac and Cheese Recipe
What you will need for you Mac and Cheese:
- Bowtie pasta
- Extra Sharp Cheddar
- Extra Sharp White Cheddar
- salt and pepper
- sour cream
- unsalted butter
- parsley for garnish
Step 1: Heat your oven to 350, and then cook your pasta as directed. Drain.
Step 2: Shred the cheese with a cheese grater.
Step 3: Add butter, salt, pepper, cheese, and sour cream to a medium sized bowl with cooked noodles.
Step 4: Stir until combined.
Step 5: Pour in a prepared 9 x 13 baking dish.
Step 6: Bake for 20 minutes on 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve hot.
This is such a quick and simple side dish, and one of my favorites. The flavor and cheesiness of this dish is amazing, and always good no matter what main dish you are serving with it.
Looking for a few other dishes to make with this amazing recipe?
YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY:
- Baked macaroni and cheese
- Baked beans
- Instant Pot Black beans
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Cheesiest Bowtie Mac and Cheese Recipe
A delicious bowtie pasta mac and cheese recipe that will pair easily with your favorite main dishes.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15minutes
Cook Time 20minutes
Total Time 35minutes
Servings 4
Calories 358kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package of Bowtie pasta cook as directed
- 1 cup Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Extra Sharp White Cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- Fresh Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and then cook your pasta as directed. Drain.
- Step 2: Shred the cheese. Add cooked noodles, cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper, and butter to a medium mixing bowl and stir until combined.
- Step 3: Add to a 9 x 13 prepared casserole dish, top with extra cheese if desired, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and serve hot.
Notes
- Top with fresh parsley for garnish.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 945mg | Potassium: 76mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1010IU | Calcium: 427mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition facts are based on my best estimation for this recipe. They may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you might make to the recipe. For most accurate calculations, I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use with the recipe.