Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup cottage cheese (not low fat); 2 cups milk (also not low fat); 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 pinch cayenne; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb grated cheddar cheese (sharp or extra sharp); 1 cup uncooked macaroni; 1/2 cup pastrami (cooked) (optional); 1 cup corn (optional); 1 cup broccoli (optional); 1 cup soybeans (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup cottage cheese (not low fat)
2 cups milk (also not low fat)
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pinch cayenne
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb grated cheddar cheese (sharp or extra sharp)
1 cup uncooked macaroni
1/2 cup pastrami (cooked) (optional)
1 cup corn (optional)
1 cup broccoli (optional)
1 cup soybeans (optional)

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Use 1 Tbsp butter to grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
3
Combine cottage cheese, milk, and seasonings in the blender (or food processor) or by hand.
4
Mix noodles, milk mixture, and all but 1 cup of the grated cheddar together.
5
Add any optional ingredients in and mix.
6
Pour into greased baking pan.
7
Cover with foil; bake for 30 minutes.
8
Remove foil, stir, top with remaining cheddar, bake 30 more minutes uncovered.
9
Allow to cool 15 minutes before serving (or burn your mouth).
10
Easily doubles in a 9x13 pan.

818

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup cottage cheese (not low fat), 2 cups milk (also not low fat), 1 teaspoon dry mustard, and more.

Yes, Creamy Macaroni & Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Creamy Macaroni & Cheese

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