Best 8 Mac And Cheese With Cottage Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our curated collection of mac and cheese recipes featuring cottage cheese. Discover a symphony of flavors and textures in each dish, from the classic baked mac and cheese with a crispy breadcrumb topping to the unique skillet mac and cheese with a touch of smokiness. Explore the delightful combination of cottage cheese and cheddar cheese, creating a creamy and tangy sauce that elevates the classic mac and cheese to new heights. Whether you prefer a simple stovetop preparation or a gooey oven-baked version, our recipes cater to every craving. Embark on a culinary journey and savor the cheesy goodness of our mac and cheese creations, enhanced by the versatile and delicious cottage cheese.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MAC AND CHEESE WITH COTTAGE CHEESE



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Introduce cottage cheese into a classic with our recipe for Mac and Cheese with Cottage Cheese! This easy Mac and Cheese with Cottage Cheese features a sauce made with fat-free milk and low fat cottage cheese blended until smooth.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/8 tsp. pepper
6 oz. 2% Milk VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, blend cottage cheese, milk and pepper in blender until smooth.
  • Drain macaroni; return to saucepan. Stir in cottage cheese mixture and VELVEETA; cook on low heat 2 to 3 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 22 g

BAKED MAC AND CHEESE WITH SOUR CREAM AND COTTAGE CHEESE



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Rich and cheesy but not too dry. My family loves this and we have it for all our big meals.

Provided by Carolinagirl

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 (8 ounce) packages mild Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
¾ cup sour cream
¾ cup cottage cheese
1 egg
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese for later use
  • Mix mild Cheddar cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and egg together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Stir cooked macaroni into cheese mixture. Pour macaroni mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with the reserved 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 80.9 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 419.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

DELUXE MACARONI 'N' CHEESE



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Our six grandchildren, who don't think a meal is complete without macaroni and cheese, love this creamy version featuring cheddar and cottage cheese.-Bertha Johnson, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
Garlic salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Paprika, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, egg, salt, garlic salt and pepper. Add cheddar cheese; mix well. Add macaroni and stir until coated. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

RICH 'N' CHEESY MACARONI



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This delicious dish puts a new twist on traditional macaroni and cheese. The three different cheese flavors blend wonderfully. Plus, it's easy to prepare-I plan to make it often when husband Ken and I start traveling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups whole milk
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1-1/3 cups 4% cottage cheese
2/3 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and sugar until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat; stir in American cheese until melted. Stir in cottage cheese and sour cream. Pour over macaroni. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 31g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

MAC & CHEESE BY TERRY CREWS (MACK AND JEEZY) RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: elbow macaroni, cream-style cottage cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, egg, salt, coconut oil, paprika

Provided by Jody Duits

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz elbow macaroni, 1 package
2 cups cream-style cottage cheese, or small curd
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 oz sour cream, 1 carton
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon coconut oil
paprika, to garnish

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni "al dente" according to package directions. Drain with cold water.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, cheese, sour cream, egg, and salt. Fold in macaroni.
  • Grease a 2-quart (2 liters) casserole dish with coconut oil.
  • Spoon mixture into casserole dish and sprinkle with extra cheese and paprika.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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There are two schools of thought about macaroni and cheese: Some like it crusty and extra-cheesy (here's our recipe), while others prefer it smooth and creamy. But most people are delighted by any homemade macaroni and cheese. It is light years ahead of the boxed versions. This creamy version has one powerful advantage for the cook: There's no need to preboil the pasta. It cooks in the oven, absorbing the liquid from the dairy products.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, casseroles, main course, side dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup cottage cheese (not low-fat)
2 cups milk (not skim)
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Pinch of ground cayenne
Pinch of ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound sharp or extra-sharp Cheddar, grated
1/2 pound elbow pasta, uncooked

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees and position an oven rack in upper third of oven. Use 1 tablespoon butter to grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
  • In a blender, purée cottage cheese, milk, mustard, cayenne, nutmeg and salt and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup grated Cheddar for topping. In a large bowl, combine remaining grated Cheddar, milk mixture and uncooked pasta. Pour into prepared pan, cover tightly with foil and bake 30 minutes.
  • Uncover pan, stir gently, sprinkle with reserved cheese and dot with remaining tablespoon butter. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes more, until browned. Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 427, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 496 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram

MACARONI AND COTTAGE CHEESE



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Make and share this Macaroni and Cottage Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Candace Michelle

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup macaroni
1/2 cup creamy cottage cheese
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon melted butter substitute
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
1/4 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 cup cracker crumb (I use reduced fat Club crackers)

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni according to directions.
  • Stir cottage cheese with milk until smooth.
  • In a seperate bowl, beat the egg , then beat the oil into it.
  • Add salt and garlic to the cheese mixture.
  • Now mix this with the cooked and drained macaroni, pour it in a baking dish, sprinkle with crumbs, and bake at 350 till set, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.1, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 42.1, Sodium 684.9, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.4, Protein 7.7

BEST EVER MAC AND CHEESE



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Creamy comfort food!

Provided by FrackFamily5 CA->CT

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
½ cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (10 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is cooked through but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
  • Combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, butter, and cooked macaroni in a large baking dish. Stir in the Cheddar cheese. Arrange the tomatoes on top, then pour the tomato liquid over the casserole. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then mix the macaroni and cheese thoroughly. Continue to bake until lightly browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 calories, Carbohydrate 61.7 g, Cholesterol 107.9 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.9 g, Sodium 734.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: Choose a good quality cottage cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and macaroni. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of the dish.
  • Don't overcook the macaroni: Cook the macaroni al dente, according to the package instructions. Overcooked macaroni will make the dish mushy.
  • Make sure the cheese sauce is smooth: Use a whisk to stir the cheese sauce until it is smooth and creamy. Lumps of cheese will make the dish unpleasant to eat.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese in the sauce. For example, you could add Parmesan cheese, Gruyère cheese, or fontina cheese.
  • Add some vegetables: To make the dish more nutritious, add some chopped vegetables to the sauce. Good options include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and peas.
  • Serve immediately: Mac and cheese is best served immediately after it is made. The longer it sits, the more the macaroni will absorb the cheese sauce and become mushy.

Conclusion:

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe for mac and cheese with cottage cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make variation on the traditional dish. The cottage cheese adds a creamy texture and a slightly tangy flavor to the sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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