Paula Deen's Mac and Cheese

• elbow macaroni↗3⁄4 lb
• shredded sharp cheddar cheese (10 oz.)↗3 cups
• large eggs↗3
• sour cream↗1⁄2 cup
• milk↗1 cup
• unsalted butter↗4 teaspoons

  cut into small pieces

• salt↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Lightly butter an 8x12" baking dish.

3. 3

   In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni until al dente. Drain, transfer to a bowl.

4. 4

   Add two cups of the cheese and toss until melted.

5. 5

   In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the sour cream.

6. 6

   Add the milk, butter, and 1/2 teaspoons salt.

7. 7

   Stir the mixture into the macaroni and pour it into the prepared baking dish.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

9. 9

   Bake for 35 minutes, until bubbling and cheese is melted.

10. 10

    Let the macaroni and cheese stand for 15 minutes before serving.