Double-Cheese Macaroni

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

12 servings (1 cup each)

Updated: Jan. 20, 2022
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

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups 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 2% milk
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, place cottage cheese in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Drain macaroni; transfer to a large bowl. Add the cheddar cheese, cottage cheese and white sauce; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. (Dish will be full.) Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top.
  4. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 681 calories, 37g fat (24g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 1251mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.