Description
A delicious and creamy macaroni and cheese recipe perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (7-9 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add cooked macaroni and stir in milk until well combined.
- Fold in cottage cheese until creamy, then add shredded cheddar and mix until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. For a crispy top, transfer to an oven-safe dish and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add breadcrumbs on top for an extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg