DELUXE MACARONI 'N' CHEESE

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Our six grandchildren, who don't think a meal is complete without macaroni and cheese, love this creamy version featuring cheddar and cottage cheese.-Bertha Johnson, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
Garlic salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Paprika, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, egg, salt, garlic salt and pepper. Add cheddar cheese; mix well. Add macaroni and stir until coated. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.