Erin, like most toddlers, loves, loves, LOVES mac and cheese. But sometimes as an adult I get bored of the plain old blue box and like to spice it up a bit. This is a great and easy recipe to add some flair for the adult taste buds!!
Ingredients:
16 oz elbow macaroni noodles
3 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
3 cups half and half
1 cup milk
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place cottage cheese in a food processor, cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and garlic salt until smooth. Gradually add half and half and milk. Bring to a boil, cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Transfer cooked macaroni into a large bowl. Add the cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, white sauce and 3/4 cup bacon. Toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Melt remaining butter and toss with breadcrumbs. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and remaining bacon over casserole. Bake at 400F for 20 minutes or until no longer bubbly.
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