Healthier Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese

This version of macaroni and cheese keeps its tasty and unusual ingredients of cottage cheese and cheddar, but with a low-fat twist. Combined with whole grain pasta and whole wheat breadcrumbs, this healthier dish is just as satisfying and delicious.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 380 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream
• 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 8 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
• 12 ounces low-fat cottage cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

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

Stir together macaroni, shredded Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix together bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.

Step 4

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