Easy No-Boil Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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Easy No-Boil Macaroni and Cheese

By: Kristin 
"This macaroni and cheese is simple and easy with an homemade taste your whole family will love. I use sharp and extra sharp Cheddar cheese in mine since that is what my family likes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • water to cover
  • bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a deep 2 quart casserole dish.
  2. Mix macaroni, cheese, and cottage cheese in a large bowl. Pour water into the dish just to cover noodles and cheese. Dot with butter. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over top.
  3. Bake until macaroni is tender, and cheese is melted, about 1 hour.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 474 | Total Fat: 27.6g | Cholesterol: 81mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2009 by PHILLYJH   view full review
This was absolutely delicious, easy to prepare, and what a labor saver! I added garlic salt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by Molly Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I gave this 4 stars mostly out of ease. This is one of the easiest, fastest main dishes I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2009 by Nic   view full review
This recipe was SO easy! We followed the recipe and it was great. It was creamier due to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2009 by Anna   view full review
My kids hated this mac and cheese...I followed the recipe perfect and it came just 'ok'. It is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by Amybobamy   view full review
I followed directions exactly, but it was a watery mess after being in the oven for an hour --...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by Stacie   view full review
I can't believe how easy this was. This is my new potluck dish because it's so easy and so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2009 by BOILERCHICK   view full review
This macaroni and cheese turned out really well and was so easy. I followed the directions...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2009 by momof2   view full review
I love how easy this is and my kids ask for it all the time!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2009 by Kristin   view full review
If you want this to be creamier and cheesier, then add more water and cheese to your liking....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2009 by momof4   view full review
I love this recipe!!! Super easy to make. I followed the directions exactly and I wouldn't...

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