DOUBLE-CHEESE MACARONI

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A friend passed this recipe on to me and I made some changes that created this definite crowd pleaser. I make it for every family get-together and I haven't found anyone, child or adult, who doesn't love this ooey, gooey macaroni and cheese. -Sabrina DeWitt, Cumberland, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
3 cups 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
3 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup 2% milk
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
TOPPING:
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, place cottage cheese in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside. , In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and garlic salt until smooth. Gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Drain macaroni; transfer to a large bowl. Add the cheddar cheese, cottage cheese and white sauce; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. (Dish will be full.) Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681 calories, Fat 37g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 1251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.