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Zippy Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Zippy Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 cup 4% cottage cheese; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 cup whole milk; 1 small onion, grated; 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

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Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

When I was asked to teach an advanced 4-H foods class, I included this recipe. The kids loved it and have been making it for their families ever since.—Glenda Schwartz, Morden, Manitoba

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Ingredients

1-1/3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 cup whole milk
1 small onion, grated
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add cottage, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses; set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and milk until smooth. Stir in onion, green pepper, mustard, salt and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over macaroni mixture; gently stir to coat.
Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and the top is golden brown.

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