Really Awesome Macaroni and Cheese

• small elbow macaroni↗1 3⁄4 cups
• extra-sharp cheddar cheese, cubed (1/2-inch)↗5 ounces
• flour, plus↗2 tablespoons
• flour↗2 teaspoons
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• dry mustard1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• nutmeg↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• half-and-half cream↗1 1⁄3 cups
• whipping cream↗1 1⁄3 cups
• sour cream↗2⁄3 cup
• large eggs↗2
• Worcestershire sauce↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• more extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated5 ounces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Butter a 13x9x2 inch glass baking dish.

3. 3

   In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni al dente.

4. 4

   Drain and place in the buttered dish.

5. 5

   Add the cubed cheddar and combine.

6. 6

   Whisk flour, salt, mustard, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg in a medium bowl until no lumps are visible.

7. 7

   Gradually whisk in half-and-half, followed by the whipping cream and finally the sour cream.

8. 8

   Add eggs and Worcestershire sauce.

9. 9

   Whisk well to blend.

10. 10

    Pour mixture over macaroni and cheese mixture.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with the grated cheese.

12. 12

    Bake in the center of the oven, 25 minutes until edges are set but center is still liquid.

13. 13

    Remove from oven and let stand about 10 minutes to thicken sauce.

14. 14

    The sauce will still be creamy.