Description
This Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese is a deliciously creamy and flavorful comfort food. Made with tasty cheddar, cottage cheese, and simple ingredients, it’s perfect for a quick dinner. Enjoy this easy homemade dish that’s sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1½ cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, milk, Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, salt, onion powder, and dry mustard. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the blended mixture to a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until the sauce is smooth and creamy (about 6 to 8 minutes).
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to coat. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
- Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes to thicken slightly. Adjust the consistency with the reserved pasta water if needed.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using full-fat sour cream.
Add extra cheese on top before baking for a crispy finish.
Feel free to adjust seasonings according to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg