Savory Macaroni & Cheese Cake - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.