Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni noodles
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
salt
1 teaspoon sugar
black pepper (optional)
1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed small
2/3 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese ( can use white or regular cheddar)
3 cups soft breadcrumbs
1/4 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions:
Cook the macaroni to only firm-tender; drain.
Grease a 2-1/2-quart casserole dish, or any size dish to hold the mixture.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in flour and whisk for 1 minute.
Add/whisk in half and half cream; cook and stir/whisk constantly over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
Add in salt, sugar and grated cheddar, cubed Velveeta cheese; mix to combine until cheese has melted.
Remove from heat.
Add/stir in the sour cream and cottage cheese into sauce; mix well to combine.
Pour over cooked macaroni and mix well.
transfer the mixture to a prepared casserole dish.
Mix the bread crumbs with melted butter and Parmesan cheese (if using).
Sprinkle evenly on top of the macaroni.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Delicious!
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 25 min.
Time total: 70 min.