Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- 1. **Cook the Pasta**: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- 2. **Make the Cheese Sauce**: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic powder, then gradually add milk while whisking until smooth.
- 3. **Combine Ingredients**: Mix in cottage cheese until well combined. Gradually add shredded cheddar, stirring until melted.
- 4. **Mix Everything Together**: Fold cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until fully coated.
- 5. **Prepare for Baking**: Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg