Rich And Cheesy Macaroni Recipe

Name: Rich And Cheesy Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, divided; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 2 cups 2% low-fat milk or 2 cups nonfat milk; 8 ounces process American cheese, cubed; 1 1/3 cups small curd cottage cheese; 2/3 cup regular sour cream (I have used regular or light with great results) or 2/3 cup light sour cream (I have used regular or light with great results); 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese (whatever you prefer) or 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (whatever you prefer); 1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs; optional; 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken, browned ground beef or 1 1/2 cups other cooked meat

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 2 cups 2% low-fat milk or 2 cups nonfat milk
8 ounces process American cheese, cubed
1 1/3 cups small curd cottage cheese
2/3 cup regular sour cream (I have used regular or light with great results) or 2/3 cup light sour cream (I have used regular or light with great results)
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese (whatever you prefer) or 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (whatever you prefer)
1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs
optional
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken, browned ground beef or 1 1/2 cups other cooked meat

1
Cook Macaroni according to package directions, drain.
2
Place in a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
3
In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter.
4
stirr in flour, salt and sugar until smooth.
5
Gradually stir in milk, bring to a boil ; cook for 2 minutes until thickened.,.
6
Reduce heat; stir in American cheese until melted. Stir in cottage cheese and sour cream.
7
Pour over macaroni.
8
At this point you can add cooked chicken, ground beef or leave it plain.
9
Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over top.
10
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, divided, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Rich And Cheesy Macaroni 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.

Rich And Cheesy Macaroni

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