Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese

This macaroni and cheese with sour cream and cottage cheese is rich and cheesy but not too dry. My family loves this, and we have it for all our big meals.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
1 9×13-inch dish
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages mild Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ¾ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.

Step 3
Reserve 1/2 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese; set aside.

Step 4
Mix together remaining mild Cheddar cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and egg in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Stir cooked macaroni into cheese mixture. Pour macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup mild Cheddar cheese.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

415
Calories
23g
Fat
30g
Carbs
22g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 415
% Daily Value *
Total Fat23g 30%
Saturated Fat14g 72%
Cholesterol81mg 27%
Sodium420mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate30g 11%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein22g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium439mg 34%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium176mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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