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Macaroni and Cottage Cheese Casserole

By John Mitzewich, About.com

Almost any macaroni and cheese recipe, including this one, can be cooked in individual ramekins.

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The addition of cottage cheese and sour cream turns the ordinary macaroni and cheese into a deliciously creamy casserole. To counter the mild cottage cheese, a sharp cheddar is also used in this great macaroni and cheese recipe.

Makes 6 Generous Portions

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz dry elbow macaroni
  • 1 1/2 cup small curd cottage cheese
  • 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2/3 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook the pasta one minute less that the directions call for. Drain very well and add to a 9 x 12 inch baking dish

  2. Stir in the cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, stir the bread crumbs and melted butter together. Sprinkle evenly over the top, and bake for 35 minutes, or until top is golden brown and bubbling.
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