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