August 30, 2010

Two-Cheese Macaroni

casserole, cheese, Kids' Favorite Recipes, main dish, pasta, Vegetarian Recipes

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Prep time: 14 minutes
Baking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6
Partner: Broccoli with Pine Nuts

My Grandma’s version of macaroni and cheese is rich and tangy.

Ingredients

1 (7-ounce) package elbow macaroni
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese
1 large egg
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; optional

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2

Place 2 quarts water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add macaroni. Boil until tender, about 10 minutes; drain well.
3

Shred Cheddar. Whisk egg in a large bowl. Add cottage cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper; mix well. Stir in Cheddar.
4

Fold macaroni into cheese mixture gently; mix well. Spoon macaroni mixture into prepared baking dish.
5

Bake until the mixture is bubbly and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Grandma's Secret Trick

Grandma said her mother often cooked with poppy seeds. When she wanted a different flavor and look for this casserole, Grandma added 2 tablespoons poppy seeds for a subtle and sophisticated taste and a festive “polka-dot”.