Spicy Macaroni and Cheese

What's not to love about Mac and Cheese??? I love it....it's creamy, filling, and oh so comforting. I was intrigued by this mac and cheese since it's a little different....it's mac and cheese with a kick. I had to try it. The recipe is from Cooking for Real

I liked this twist on mac and cheese....I didn't love it. What can I say? Certain things I'm just a purist on. Mac and Cheese is one of them. I did enjoy it...but not sure it is will be come a regular in our little green kitchen. I urge you to try it, though and tell me what you think.

Spicy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients
2 cups elbow pasta, cooked until almost al dente
16 ounces Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded
8 ounces Monterey pepper jack cheese, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
4 slices bread
1 tablespoon butter
Special equipment: 2-quart baking dish

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, toss together pasta with the cheese cubes and pour into the baking dish. In a large bowl mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg and sour cream, egg, heavy cream and half-and-half. Pour over the pasta and cover with shredded Cheddar. Bake uncovered until top is just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the bread into crouton-sized squares. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add cubes and toast until golden. Sprinkle the bread cubes on top of the macaroni and cheese and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.