Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat)
- 2 cups shredded aged cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, then stir in cottage cheese and milk until smooth.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; adjust to taste.
- Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until fully coated.
- For a crunchy topping, transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg