DECADENT MAC AND CHEESE

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From the New York Times, circa 2006. Not a low calorie meal (can any great mac and cheese dish ever be?)

Provided by Memily Giraffe

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup cottage cheese (not lowfat)
2 cups milk (not skim)
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pinch cayenne
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 lb elbow macaroni, uncooked

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine cottage cheese, milk, mustard, cayenne, nutmeg and salt and pepper together in a bowl using a whisk. Reserve ΒΌ cup grated cheddar for topping. In a large bowl, combine the rest of the grated cheese, milk mixture and uncooked pasta. Pour into a buttered 9-inch baking pan, cover tightly with foil and bake 30 minutes.
  • Uncover pan, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 C cheddar cheese and dot with butter. Bake 30 minutes more uncovered, til brown on top. Let cool ~ 15 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.9, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 101.1, Sodium 860.5, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 31

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