Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    211

Indulge in the creamy decadence of this baked macaroni and cheese, elevated with the tangy richness of sour cream and the subtle sweetness of cottage cheese. A comforting classic transformed into a truly unforgettable dish, perfect for family gatherings and celebratory feasts.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    30 g
  • Cholesterol
    81 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    22 g
  • Saturated Fat
    14 g
  • Sodium
    420 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    23 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions, about 8 minutes, until al dente. Drain well.

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Recipe View Reserve ½ cup of the shredded mild Cheddar cheese for topping. Set aside.

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Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the remaining mild Cheddar cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and egg. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in the cooked macaroni until evenly coated.

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Recipe View Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with the reserved ½ cup of mild Cheddar cheese.

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. (40 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set slightly. (10 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cheese mixture.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, such as Gruyere or Monterey Jack.
To prevent the top from browning too quickly, tent the baking dish with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 70 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Sabrina Hoeger

    My kids absolutely loved this mac and cheese! The sour cream and cottage cheese made it so creamy and delicious.

  • Clyde Gleichnergraham

    This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again.

  • Kolby Macejkovic

    This is my new go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and tastes fantastic.

  • Mervin Collins

    I added some cooked bacon to the cheese mixture, and it was a huge hit!

  • Lulu Stehrflatley

    I usually find mac and cheese too dry, but this recipe was perfect! The texture was amazing.

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