Description
Cottage cheese mac and cheese is a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, combining creamy cottage cheese with gooey cheddar for a dish that’s both indulgent and nutritious. Perfect for cozy nights or casual gatherings, this recipe is simple to prepare and customizable with your favorite add-ins. Experience the warm, cheesy goodness that will make your taste buds dance!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, stir in flour to form a roux, cooking until golden.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni and cottage cheese with the sauce.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish. Top with panko if desired and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg