MACARONI & CHEESE CASSEROLE

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Made with just five ingredients you probably already have on hand, this creamy mac and cheese casserole is simplicity itself.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 40m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 cups milk, divided
1/4 cup flour
1-1/4 cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 400ºF.
Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, heat 1-1/2 cups milk in large saucepan on medium-high heat. (Do not let milk come to boil.) Whisk flour and remaining milk until blended. Add to hot milk; cook 2 to 3 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add shredded cheese; stir until melted. Stir in cottage cheese.
Drain pasta. Add to cheese sauce; mix well. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
Bake 25 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 60 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 27 g