Three Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Recipe
An unusual recipe ingredient caught my attention when I saw this on the Internet and after trying it out the recipe went straight to my rotation FAVS. Three cheeses make it irresistible - Cheddar, Parmesan - and (the surprise to me) - cottage cheese. Then a crunchy topping clinches the deal. I tweaked it very little and believe you'll enjoy serving this comfort food at your next family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce package elbow macaroni
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 8-ounce package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese (about 12 ounces)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs or panko
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Directions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well.
- Set oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or grease lightly.
- Mix cooked and drained macaroni in large bowl with sour cream and the Cheddar, cottage and Parmesan cheeses. Scrape mixture into prepared baking dish.
- In small bowl mix bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until top is lightly golden brown.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 132g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 399 | |
| Calories from Fat 200 | 50% |
| Total Fat 22.76g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 13.72g | 55% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium 453mg | 19% |
| Potassium 194mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 31.59g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 3.07g | 2% |
| Protein 16.78g | 27% |
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