HEALTHIER CHUCK'S FAVORITE MAC AND CHEESE

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We kept the cottage cheese and sour cream that make this macaroni and cheese recipe unique, but used lower-fat versions of each. The healthier version also uses whole grain macaroni and whole wheat breadcrumbs.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 (8 ounce) package shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
12 ounces low-fat cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Stir together macaroni, shredded Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix together bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
  • Bake until top is golden in the preheated oven, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 32.2 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 741.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

Mukesh k Yadav
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The sauce is creamy and cheesy, and the panko topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Abid Waseem
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This mac and cheese is delicious! The sauce is creamy and cheesy, and the panko topping adds a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Aime Cesaire
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I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe is amazing! The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the panko topping adds a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Nasrullah
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This mac and cheese is so good! I love the creamy sauce and the panko topping. It's the perfect dish for a party or a potluck.


ABDULLAH CHAKWAL
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The mac and cheese is creamy and cheesy, and the panko topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Lwandle Thabethe
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This mac and cheese is delicious! The sauce is creamy and cheesy, and the panko topping adds a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


ranjan rajees
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the panko topping is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again!


mrk tv
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This mac and cheese is so good! I love the creamy sauce and the panko topping. It's the perfect dish for a party or a potluck.


Swati Bajracharya
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I made this mac and cheese for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect comfort food on a cold night.


Malehu Lethabo
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The sauce is creamy and cheesy, and the panko topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Jayzan Said
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This mac and cheese is delicious! The sauce is creamy and cheesy, and the panko topping adds a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Asia Thompson
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The mac and cheese is creamy and cheesy, and the panko topping is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Valerie Brown
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The mac and cheese is creamy and cheesy, and the panko topping adds a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Victor Karimi
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This mac and cheese is amazing! The sauce is perfectly creamy and cheesy, and the panko topping is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Antor Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the panko topping adds a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


sohag patwary
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This was a hit with my family! The kids loved the cheesy sauce and the adults appreciated the more sophisticated flavor of the Gruyère cheese. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular recipe rotation.


Xavi Sanchez
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OMG! This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the panko breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.