Mac and Cheese with Cottage Cheese

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Large batch of tasty mac and cheese featuring cottage cheese.

Submitted by Kandy Ann Braley

Published on January 17, 2019

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

20

Yield:

2 9x13-inch pans

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Ingredients

2 (16 ounce) packages elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dry mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cups light cream
1 cup whole milk
3 (6 ounce) packages grated Parmesan cheese
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
1 (16 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Bring a very large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring often, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in another very large pot over low heat. Stir in flour, onion powder, garlic, Italian seasoning, mustard, salt, and pepper until a smooth paste forms. Pour in cream and milk. Add Parmesan, cottage, Cheddar, and mozzarella cheeses. Stir often, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot, until cheeses start to melt. Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thick and runny.
Drain macaroni and divide between two 9x13-inch pans. Pour cheese sauce evenly over the top. Mix until sauce is spread out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese sauce starts to brown, about 45 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

You can also bake this in a single, very large roasting pan.

Serving size depends on how much people take. I have served this at a wedding with 100 people and a party of 20.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

620	Calories
37g	Fat
41g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 620
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g	47%
Saturated Fat 22g	112%
Cholesterol 121mg	40%
Sodium 801mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 32g	63%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Calcium 705mg	54%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 286mg	6%

* 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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