Rich 'n' Cheesy Macaroni Recipe

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This delicious dish puts a new twist on traditional macaroni and cheese. The three different cheese flavors blend wonderfully. Plus, it's easy to prepare—I plan to make it often when husband Ken and I start traveling.

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Rich 'n' Cheesy Macaroni Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups milk
  • 8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
  • 1-1/3 cups 4% cottage cheese
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs

Directions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and sugar until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Reduce heat; stir in American cheese until melted. Stir in cottage cheese and sour cream. Pour over macaroni. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over top.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 508 calories, 31 g fat (20 g saturated fat), 101 mg cholesterol, 1,109 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 23 g protein.

Originally published as Rich 'N' Cheesy Macaroni in Country Woman January/February 2001, p29

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Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2012 by lostiniowa68

Oh. My. Goodness. This is Sooo good! I've been looking for a good mac & cheese recipe and I FOUND IT! Yum! I mixed everything together before I put the cheddar cheese on top.like I said - YUM!!!


Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2012 by kristine g

While not low fat - wonderful - just like mom used to make. Loved it!! I think after making this, my son will never let me make a box of mac and cheese again, though.


Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2012 by meyekidsrgr8

This was the BEST macaroni and cheese I've ever made!!!


Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2012 by GATechMom2

This is the best homemade mac and cheese I have ever made. My children won't eat any other type now.


Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2012 by pamelah55

I have made this recipe 3 or 4 times. I use a little less cottage cheese than what the recipe calls for and I mix most of the cheddar in with the velveeta. My family loves it.


Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by dschultz01

I make this recipe all the time, and each time I have several people who ask for the recipe. I use Panko bread crumbs for the topping, and I also mix in about half of the cheddar cheese, because it seems like too much to put on the top.


Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2011 by theresahill

Great recipe. My children loved it. This one is a keeper!

 
 
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