Deluxe Macaroni 'n' Cheese Recipe

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Our six grandchildren, who don't think a meal is complete without macaroni and cheese, love this creamy version featuring cheddar and cottage cheese.—Bertha Johnson, Indianapolis, Indiana

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Deluxe Macaroni 'n' Cheese Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 8-10 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups (16 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
Garlic salt and pepper to taste
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Paprika, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, egg, salt, garlic salt and pepper. Add cheddar cheese; mix well. Add macaroni and stir until coated.
Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 255 calories, 13 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 71 mg cholesterol, 492 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Originally published as Deluxe Macaroni 'n' Cheese in Taste of Home October/November 1999, p6