Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Lynn Buntyn's Note:

This casserole is not your typical mac and cheese. It has a very "cheesy" rich flavor. It is great for family reunions and gatherings because it will serve up to 15 people and is easy to transport. You can make this "lighter" by using light sour cream (or plain yogurt) and cottage cheese as well as low cholesterol eggs.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1 (16 ounce) package macaroni (elbows, shells or rotini work great)
• 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese , grated
• 4 cups cottage cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) carton sour cream
• 2 eggs , beaten
• ½ teaspoon salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Slightly cook macaroni in boiling water and kosher salt. Allow to cool.
3. Combine cottage cheese and sour cream and mix well.
4. Add beaten eggs, salt and pepper and mix well.
5. Fold in cheese reserving about 1/2 cup for topping.
6. Add cooled macaroni.
7. Place mixture in a slightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish and sprinkle top with reserved cheese. Cook for approximately 30 minutes or until edges start to turn golden.

Reviews

[Terri Newell]

This was very rich and creamy.

[Chef #1537408]

When I had the whole gang at home, I stumbled upon this recipe when I needed to stretch the mac and cheese and I added the cottage cheese. My brother in law said this was better than his mom's and I had better not tell her

[Chefdesitrus]

I had a large container of cottage cheese to use up, so I decided to try this recipe. My entire family loves it! It is so cheesy, and filling. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out wonderfully. My oven did take a little longer to start browning the top. This would be excellent with broccoli on the side. Thank you!