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Ultimate Mac and Cheese

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
55 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner
Ultimate Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the optimal temperature for baking, which is 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
2
Next, take a moment to prepare your baking dish by coating it with a thin layer of grease. This will ensure that the macaroni and cheese mixture releases easily once it's baked.
3
In a separate pot, fill it with water to a sufficient level and bring it to a rolling boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water, as this will enhance the flavor of your dish.
4
Once the water has reached its boiling point, add the elbow macaroni and stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the sides of the pot. Continue cooking until the pasta is tender yet still retains a slight firmness, which should take around 8 minutes.
5
After the pasta has finished cooking, drain it thoroughly to remove excess water.
6
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and melted butter to create a crunchy topping.
7
Transfer the cooked macaroni to the prepared baking dish and mix it with cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until everything is well combined.
8
Finally, sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the top of your macaroni and cheese mixture.
9
Place your dish in the preheated oven and bake until it reaches a golden brown color on top, which should take anywhere from 30 to 35 minutes.