Double-Cheese Macaroni

Name: Double-Cheese Macaroni
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni; 3 cups 4% cottage cheese; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 3 cups half-and-half cream; 1 cup milk; 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese; TOPPING; 1 cup dry breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup butter, melted

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
3 cups 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
3 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup milk
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
TOPPING
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, place cottage cheese in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
2

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and garlic salt until smooth. Gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3

Drain macaroni; transfer to a large bowl. Add the cheddar cheese, cottage cheese and white sauce; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. (Dish will be full.) Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top.
4

Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.