Rich ‘n’ Cheesy Macaroni
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
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.
Ingredients
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2-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
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6 tablespoons butter, divided
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon sugar
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2 cups whole milk
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8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
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1-1/3 cups 4% cottage cheese
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2/3 cup sour cream
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2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 508 calories, 31g fat (20g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1109mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.
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