Description
Creamy Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese is a delightful twist on the classic comfort food. This rich and velvety dish combines tender elbow macaroni with creamy cottage cheese and sharp cheddar, creating a luscious, cheesy experience that’s hard to resist. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this mac and cheese promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it allows you to elevate your comfort food game effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in flour until smooth to create a roux.
- Gradually add milk while stirring until thickened into a creamy sauce.
- Stir in cottage cheese and cheddar until melted and well combined.
- Mix cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- (Optional) Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with extra cheddar, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg