Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese

This mac and cheese with cottage cheese, shredded Cheddar, and grated Parmesan is topped with a buttery breaded topping. It's super cheesy and delicious!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 591 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup butter, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 4

Mix bread crumbs and melted butter together in a small bowl.

Step 5

Transfer drained macaroni to the prepared baking dish. Add cottage cheese, Cheddar, sour cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper; stir until well combined. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top.