Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
410 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Description
The macaroni is cooked according to package instructions, drained, and placed in a baking dish. Meanwhile, a roux is prepared by melting butter and whisking in flour, salt, and sugar before gradually adding milk to achieve a smooth sauce base. Velveeta cheese is melted into the sauce first to ensure creaminess. Then cottage cheese, sour cream, and part of the shredded sharp cheddar are stirred in to enrich the flavor and texture.
The cheese sauce is poured over the macaroni, topped with remaining cheddar, then finished with bread crumbs tossed in melted butter to form a golden, crisp crust when baked. The casserole bakes uncovered at a moderate temperature for about 30 minutes until bubbly and browned on top, delivering a creamy interior with a crunchy topping.
This dish is well-suited for casual dinners or potlucks, providing a hearty and indulgent way to enjoy classic macaroni and cheese with a creamy yet textured cheese mixture.
Ingredients
- 3 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 6 tablespoons butter divided
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
- 1-1/3 cups cottage cheese
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded, sharp; 8 ounces
- 1-1/2 cups bread crumbs soft
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain the macaroni and place it in a greased 9x13 baking pan.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add in the flour, salt and sugar, then stir until smooth.
- Gradually add in the milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Reduce the heat to low.
- Stir in the Velveeta cheese until melted.
- Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream and 1 cup cheddar cheese until melted.
- Pour the cheese mixture over macaroni. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over top the casserole.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 173g | |
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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