BEST EVER Mac and Cheese

Cottage cheese and sour cream give this mac and cheese dish an irresistible creaminess.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 730 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
• 0.5 cup butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is cooked through but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain well.

Step 3

Combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, butter, and cooked macaroni in a large baking dish. Stir in the Cheddar cheese. Arrange the tomatoes on top, then pour the tomato liquid over the casserole. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then mix the macaroni and cheese thoroughly. Continue to bake until lightly browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes more.