GOURMET MACARONI & CHEESE

Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese image

Provided by selphie

Categories Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups macaroni (625 ml)
1/4 cup butter (60 ml)
1/4 cup flour (60 ml)
2 cups milk (500 ml)
1 teaspoon salt (5 ml)
1 teaspoon sugar (5 ml)
1/2 lb processed cheese, cubed (250 g Velveeta)
2/3 cup sour cream (150 ml, fat free is fine)
1 1/3 cups cottage cheese (325 ml)
2 cups old cheddar cheese, grated (500 ml)
1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs (375 ml)
2 tablespoons butter (30 ml)
paprika

Steps:

Cook and drain macaroni and place in a 2 1/2 quart (2.5 L) greased casserole.
Melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour; mix well.
Add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sauce thickens.
Add salt, sugar and cheese. Mix well.
Mix sour cream and cottage cheese into sauce.
Pour sauce over macaroni. Mix well.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese and crumbs over top. Dot with butter and sprinkle with paprika. May be frozen at this point.
Bake at 350F (180C) for 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 772.2, Fat 46.9, SaturatedFat 29.2, Cholesterol 130.6, Sodium 1669, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.2, Protein 34.9