Ingredients

  • 4 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 teaspoon margarine
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil, crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Cook macaroni following directions; drain and set aside.
  • In skillet, melt margarine until sizzling.
  • Stir in breadcrumbs, saute over medium heat for 4 minutes or until browned.
  • Sprinkle in bottom of spring form pan.
  • In large mixing bowl beat cream cheese,at medium speed until smooth.
  • Continue to beat, adding 1 egg at a time.
  • Gradually add sour cream, flour, basil, salt and garlic;mix until smooth.
  • Stir in macaroni and cheese.
  • Pour on top of crumbs in spring form pan.
  • Bake 50- 60 minutes or until slightly set in middle.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Remove side of pan and slice with serrated knife.