EASIEST MAC 'N' CHEESE

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The easiest and tastiest macaroni and cheese recipe...so easy my 10 year old can make it! Also the only mac and cheese my very picky 7 year old will eat. Make sure to use extra sharp cheddar, it makes all the difference. Best of all, no need to pre-cook the noodles! Adapted from Moosewood Low Fat Favorites.

Provided by zoo66

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups 1% fat cottage cheese
2 cups low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (the kind in the can is fine)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place cottage cheese, buttermilk, and mustard in a mixing bowl. Using a stick blender, puree until smooth. (If you don't have a stick blender, a regular blender works fine, just pour into a bowl after it is pureed).
  • Add cheddar cheese and uncooked macaroni to pureed mixture and stir until well mixed.
  • Spray a 8x11 baking dish with non-stick spray, then pour mixture into dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over top of mixture in the baking pan.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes, until edges are nice and bubbly and top is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.8, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 655.4, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 7.3, Protein 24.4

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