Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese Recipe
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Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese

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"Easily doubled for a potluck, cottage cheese and sour cream are the unique elements to this macaroni and cheese recipe."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2,059)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.
  2. In 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
  3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 591 | Total Fat: 33.3g | Cholesterol: 88mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2008 by CookingKat   view full review
My mom makes a really good Macaroni and Cheese, and she is always being asked to make some for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2004 by LWSNEEZE   view full review
This is not your typical shells and cheese recipe. Very tasty indeed. My family loved it and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2005 by HARRY WETZEL   view full review
I must say that I have been using this website for over 5 years and this is my first review...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by Kelsey   view full review
Oh god. This recipe is better than sex. Seriously, we make it all the time. Add a can of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2008 by Nicki   view full review
best mac & cheese ever!! i eliminated breadcrumbs & butter. i added lots of fresh sliced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by Janine   view full review
Of all the dishes I have tried from this site, this is one of my top favorites, and my family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2006 by Christine   view full review
I love this recipe. It is easy, creamy, and the sour cream add great flavor. I prefer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2006 by beckyp382   view full review
I'm sorry this was gross :(
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2006 by DINKYPIE   view full review
When my roommates and I realized that we ran out of bread crumbs, we crushed up ritz crackers...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2006 by DISNEYLANDGODDESS   view full review
This was wonderful! I had about half a head of cauliflower that I needed to use up, so I cut...

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