Double-Cheese Macaroni Recipe

Double-Cheese Macaroni Recipe
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Rating

88% would make again

"A friend passed this recipe on to me and I made some changes that created this definite crowd pleaser. I make it for every family get together and I haven't found anyone, child or adult, who doesn't love this ooey, gooey macaroni and cheese." Sabrina DeWitt, Cumberland, Maryland

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  • 12 Servings
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups (24 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 3 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, place cottage cheese in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and garlic salt until smooth. Gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Drain macaroni; transfer to a large bowl. Add the cheddar cheese, cottage cheese and white sauce; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. (Dish will be full.) Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 12 servings (1 cup each).

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 681 calories, 37 g fat (24 g saturated fat), 136 mg cholesterol, 1,251 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 34 g protein.

Double-Cheese Macaroni published in Taste of Home December/January 2009, p18

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Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by paula6

Very good. Very rich. All my kids gave this a thumbs up. My mom asked me to make it for our holiday get together. I used the same pot that i boiled macaroni in to make sauce and mix everything together to save dishes. I just left the macaroni in the collander while making the sauce. I used sharp cheddar and omited the topping. Next time i might add a bit of mustard.

Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by paula6

All ny kids gave this a thumbs up. My Mom asked me to make it again for our holiday brunch.I did things my own way to save dishes. Like leave the macaroni in the collander while making the sauce in the same pot i boiled the macaroni in and mix everthing together in that same pot.Would definetly make this again.

Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2009 by adamray7

This recipe was a big disappointment. Mac and cheese is my favorite food so I am always looking for a new recipe to try. This sounded absolutely wonderful, however the taste was just not there. Even with the sharp cheddar there was little flavor. The texture was also strange, possibly from using the cottage cheese. My children did not like this and I think it was because of the texture. I will not make this again. Nor would I recommend it.

Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2009 by hjwoodward

Comfort food lovers rejoice! This is my new staple mac and cheese. Just be sure to spend hours at the gym the next day. Lol. :)

Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2009 by gsut

This was an awesome dish. Next time, I'm going to change to 1/2 sharp and mild cheddar and add some very fine diced onion. I'll cook the onion in the butter till translucent then add flour. Worth the money for the ingredients. My children loved it

Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2009 by tstanner

I love macaroni and cheese, it's the greatest comfort food and this one is so rich and creamy. I love it as leftovers.

Reviewed on Aug. 09, 2009 by gatekeeperwithjoy

my children beg me to make this almost daily lol. it is a hit!!!

Reviewed on May. 17, 2009 by wiscook

very good, definitely not from the healthy cooking magazine

Reviewed on Apr. 09, 2009 by hunter6295

The second time I made it I used sharp cheddar and a teaspoon of dry mustard. Tasted even better.

Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by bj6503

This is VERY good, a little pricey! But then again not compared to others that call for more expensive cheeses! It also makes A LOT, so you should really love mac-n-cheese,lol.It would be great to take to a pot luck,( except for the cost)I don't like to waste anything so if I saw someone throwing this away I would not be happy! I also used several pots, bowls cups etc.. but the taste was very creamy and it turned out perfect. I might not use bread crumbs next time,one family member didn't care for that,be sides it's loaded with calories already,ha. This is a keeper, THANK YOU Sabrina :)

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