Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese
Mac and cheese is a popular comfort food in the United States and originated from Italy in the 14th century.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
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In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
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Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens.
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Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
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Stir in the sour cream, cottage cheese, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
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Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and mix well.
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Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
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Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 18g36%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
