Dad's Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Submitted by ransomedbyfire

"This is a recipe my dad got from my step mom's sister sometime last year. He made it for Christmas '08, and it was some of the best homemade macaroni I have ever had."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 pan
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked
• 2 cups light cottage cheese
• 8 ounces light sour cream
• 3 eggs, slghtly beaten
• 4 cups Mexican blend cheese or 4 cups cheddar cheese
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• paprika (to taste)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cook macaroni and drain.
3. Mix all ingredients except paprika and 2 cups Mexican blend or cheddar cheese in a 2-quart baking dish.
4. Top with remaining 2 cups cheese.
5. Sprinkle with paprika.
6. Bake for 45 minutes or until done.
7. Recipe can be halved and cooked in a 9x9 pan.

Reviews

[nclpalacios]

This will be a monthly dish. Loved it and so did all my toddlers. :)

 

[*Parsley*]

Fabulous recipe! It's so creamy and not dry at all. I made no changes to this recipe. I used monterey jack and cheddar cheeses. We loved it. Thanx for sharing this! It's a keeper for sure.

 

[b7randy]

This recipe is one our favorites...it reheats so well....the recipe also does not use flour....love the flavor....

 

[winniezpoo]

I fixed this tonight for my kids and their friends. BIG WINNER! Will make again and share.