NY TIMES MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH COTTAGE CHEESE

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Categories     Cheese     Bake     Quick & Easy     Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 17

Recipe: Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
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Published: January 4, 2006
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cottage cheese (not lowfat)
2 cups milk (not skim)
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Pinch cayenne
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound sharp or extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
½ pound elbow pasta, uncooked.

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees and position an oven rack in upper third of oven. Use 1 tablespoon butter to butter a 9-inch round or square baking pan. 2. In a blender, purée cottage cheese, milk, mustard, cayenne, nutmeg and salt and pepper together. Reserve ¼ cup grated cheese for topping. In a large bowl, combine remaining grated cheese, milk mixture and uncooked pasta. Pour into prepared pan, cover tightly with foil and bake 30 minutes. 3. Uncover pan, stir gently, sprinkle with reserved cheese and dot with remaining tablespoon butter. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes more, until browned. Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

Pheladi Mothapo
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever had!


Ophelia Asare
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to macaroni and cheese recipe.


Tatenda Mukanangana
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Yuldashev Sherzodbek
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Rebekah Dyckman
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This is a great recipe to make for a potluck or party.


Kaitlyn Talley
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Taegan Richardson
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This recipe is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rahul Hossen
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I'm not a big fan of cottage cheese, but I loved this recipe. The cottage cheese adds a nice tang and creaminess.


Faisal Jutt 302
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This is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Tawfeg Abdullah
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it!


Jonathan Hunt
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Estephanie Santiago
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I added some cooked bacon to this recipe and it was amazing!


Gershad Andre
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese.


Riley Randolph
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I've never been a fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's creamy, cheesy, and flavorful.


Shahab Ubdin
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I will definitely be making it again.


Onveteran
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I love that this recipe uses cottage cheese instead of milk. It makes the macaroni and cheese lighter and healthier.


Troy Daniel
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Moner Khan
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I was skeptical about adding cottage cheese to macaroni and cheese, but I'm so glad I tried it. It adds a delicious tang and creaminess.


Rachel Westrich (Charlie)
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The macaroni and cheese is gooey, cheesy, and flavorful.


Amatete Vincent
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a game-changer! The cottage cheese adds a creamy, tangy flavor that takes it to the next level.