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Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
4.6 from 82 votes

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

This Homemade Macaroni and Cheese combines elbow macaroni baked with a creamy blend of Velveeta, cottage cheese, sour cream, and sharp cheddar cheeses. The sauce is thickened with a butter-flour roux and gently cooked to meld the cheeses smoothly. A crunchy topping made from browned butter and soft bread crumbs adds a contrasting texture to the rich, cheesy pasta beneath. Baking until golden creates a layered dish ideal for comfort food meals.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 410 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain the macaroni and place it in a greased 9x13 baking pan.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add in the flour, salt and sugar, then stir until smooth. 
  4. 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.
  5. Stir in the Velveeta cheese until melted. 
  6. Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream and 1 cup cheddar cheese until melted.
  7. Pour the cheese mixture over macaroni. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  8.  Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over top the casserole.
  9. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information

Serving 173g Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 24g (37%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410

% 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.