Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese

Baked macaroni is made extra creamy with the addition of sour cream and cottage cheese for a rich meal the whole family will enjoy.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Calories
415 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
Step 3
Reserve 1/2 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese for later use
Step 4
Mix mild Cheddar cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and egg together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Stir cooked macaroni into cheese mixture. Pour macaroni mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with the reserved 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese
Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese
Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese
Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • cooking spray
  • ¾ cup cottage cheese
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages mild Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

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