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Macaroni and Cottage Cheese Casserole Recipe

Mac and cheese is a favorite family meal, and it's even more satisfying when you skip the boxed version. Instead, use this recipe to make a fabulous macaroni and cheese casserole from scratch. It's easier than you may think, and the addition of cottage cheese and sour cream turns the ordinary macaroni and cheese into a deliciously creamy casserole. Best of all, it's ready and on the dinner table within an hour from start to finish, so it's perfect for a busy weeknight.

Ingredient:

  • 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni

  • 1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese

  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 2/3 cup plain breadcrumbs

  • 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

Recipe Direction :

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 F.

  2. Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni 1 minute less than the directions call for.

  3. Drain the macaroni very well and add to a 9 x 12-inch baking dish.

  4. Stir in the cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

  5. In a small bowl, stir ​the breadcrumbs and melted butter together.

  6. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the casserole.

  7. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.