2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces white American cheese, shredded
1 cup whole milk
½ cup sour cream
2 eggs
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon Texas Pete (optional)
½ teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease 9 x 13-inch baking dish; set aside. Cook macaroni according to box directions; drain. Return to saucepan. While macaroni is hot, add cheeses, and stir well. Spread macaroni mixture in the baking dish. Whisk milk, sour cream, eggs, butter, Texas Pete, and salt together in a bowl. Pour over macaroni. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
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