Deluxe Macaroni ‘n’ Cheese

Name: Deluxe Macaroni ‘n’ Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups 4% cottage cheese; 1 cup sour cream; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3/4 teaspoon salt; Garlic salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained; Paprika, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Our six grandchildren, who don't think a meal is complete without macaroni and cheese, love this creamy version featuring cheddar and cottage cheese.—Bertha Johnson, Indianapolis, Indiana

Ingredients

2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
Garlic salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Paprika, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, egg, salt, garlic salt and pepper. Add cheddar cheese; mix well. Add macaroni and stir until coated.
Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 255 calories, 13g fat (9g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 492mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.