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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 Nov. 26, 2010 by langford424

Just made this for Thanksgiving and EVERYONE loved it. I used reduced 1% milk, 2% velveeta, low fat cottage cheese and reduced fat sour cream and it was very creamy and rich. Definitely a crowd pleaser

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2010 by sutra11

Very tasty

Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2010 by LauraManning

Excellent! I've made this 3 times now in the last few months. I use 2 percent Velveeta cheese, low-fat cottage cheese, and low-fat milk, and it is still great. I prefer it without the bread crumbs on top and save 1/2 of the sharp cheddar for the topping instead.

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2010 by AWise

While this is not my favorite mac n cheese recipe, it is very good. It's rich, but everyone loved it.

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2010 by waynepat

I found it to be very rich. It wasn't my favourite mac and cheese recipe

Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2010 by hwdog

AWESOMELY SWELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This macaroni is my favorite. wonderful, wonderful.

Reviewed on May. 23, 2010 by twilightlover101

my mom made this and she had to make more b4 everyone got there

Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2010 by cntbailey

I will make this one again..but only add half the amount of sour cream to help with the after taste and maybe more milk to thin it out. It was very rich! Warms up great the next day.

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2010 by titanlady062404

The recipe taste good but it has a funny aftertaste!

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2010 by 10sChick

This is a wonderful little concoction that's simple and delicious. I love the crunchy top with the bread crumbs. I baked mine in a 9x13 pan and it was the perfect size. Did have to bake it longer though for the top to be slightly browned. 1 hour at 350 was perfect.

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