Southern Style Mac and Cheese

I have a lot of leftover Ham... and what goes better with ham than mac and cheese? This recipe is based on one from Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House in Savannah, GA. I have played with it over the years. I like to add some different cheeses to it, such as Brie and Goat Cheese, but this time it was pure cheddar. I only did a half recipe of this since I was feeding two (with leftovers for two more meals.)  I think that the main difference in this mac and cheese is the addition of eggs.

Southern Style Mac and Cheese

Ingredients: 

1 3/4 cups elbow pasta (or any noodle shape you prefer)

Salt

2 1/2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese (cubed)

2 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon all- purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

2/3 cup sour cream

2 eggs that are lightly beaten

1/3 cup grated onion

1 1/2 cups half and half

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

2 1/2 cups grated extra sharp cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)

Method: 

1: Boil the pasta in salted water until tender. Remove and drain. Place the drained pasta into the baking dish of your choice. This recipe will fill a 9x13x2 baking pan. Mix in the cubed cheddar (Brie is even better here) cheese.

2: Preheat the oven to 350 F

 3: Take the flour, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, and spices in a large mixing bowl. Stir them together so that everything is evenly mixed together.

4: Add the sour cream, and eggs. With a whisk mix all ingredients together until mixture is evenly incorporated.

5: Whisk in the onion, half and half, heavy cream, and Worcestershire until it is thoroughly blended together.

6: Pour this mixture over the pasta and cheese and then stir everything together. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top and then place into the oven.

7: Put in the oven for 30-35 minutes and then let cool for 10 minutes, this will make serving easier as it will firm up a little.