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Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese with no processed cheese in sight, this stovetop version is the perfect homemade creamy macaroni and cheese of your dreams and a perfect holiday side dish!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1148 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (not lowfat)
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 1 Pinch nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup whole milk (not 2%, 1% or skim)
- 1 pound sharp cheddar , do not buy pre-grated, the additive will make pasta grainy
- 1 pound elbow pasta , cooked three minutes shy of the directions on the box but don't rinse the pasta or the pan
- Parsley for Garnish , optional
Instructions
- In a blender add the cottage cheese, half and half, dry mustard, cayenne, nutmeg and salt and pepper together until the mixture is completely smooth (even if you think it is smooth, give it an extra 15 seconds, you want it smooth or your pasta will taste grainy).
- In a large pot (the one you drained the pasta in, don't rinse the pan before adding the ingredients), add the butter, cheddar cheese, milk and pasta.
- Stir together until the butter is fully melted, then add in the cottage cheese mixture.
- On a very low heat simmer the pasta a few minutes (I would say no more than 5) until it is as thick and creamy as you like, then serve immediately.
- Leftovers won't be as creamy since the pasta will soak up liquids as it sits.
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Notes
- Heavily adapted from the NY Times.
- NY Times
Nutrition Information
Calories
1148kcal
(57%)
Carbohydrates
93g
(31%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
62g
(95%)
Saturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Cholesterol
186mg
(62%)
Sodium
1634mg
(68%)
Potassium
577mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1875IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
0.6mg
(1%)
Calcium
1021mg
(102%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1148
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1148kcal | 57% |
| Carbohydrates | 93g | 31% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 1634mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1875IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1021mg | 102% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.