RICH 'N' CHEESY MACARONI

Rich 'n' Cheesy Macaroni image

The flavors of three different cheeses blend nicely and put a tasty twist on traditional macaroni and cheese. This came from Taste Of Home Simple & Delicious. I have not tried this, just posting for easy finding.

Provided by internetnut

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups milk
8 ounces process American cheese, cubed
1 1/3 cups small curd cottage cheese
2/3 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a greased 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
In saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour, salt and sugar until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat; stir in american cheese until melted. Stir in cottage cheese and sour cream. Pour over macaroni. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.1, Fat 44.6, SaturatedFat 26.9, Cholesterol 127.5, Sodium 1629.7, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 7.6, Protein 32.8