JULIE'S FAMOUS MACARONI AND CHEESE
This is the one holiday dish that's my requirement for admission to all family gatherings. I have perfected this version over many years of practice. I'm guessing on the number of servings, but this recipe fills an extra large foil baking pan for taking to parties. The cottage cheese was my grandma's 'secret' ingredient.
Provided by spiritedcharm
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
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 the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Melt 3/4 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in salt, black pepper, and dry mustard. Add the onion, stir a few times to coat with butter, and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in the flour, and mix until smoothly combined with the butter. Gradually pour in the evaporated milk, and whisk until the sauce is thickened and bubbly, about 5 more minutes.
- Stirring constantly, mix in the Cheddar cheese, processed cheese, and Colby Jack cheese until the cheeses have melted and incorporated into the sauce. Stir in the cottage cheese. Mix the cheese mixture with the cooked macaroni in a large bowl, then pour into a large foil baking pan.
- Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large skillet, and toss the seasoned croutons with the butter until thoroughly coated. Press the buttered croutons into the top of the macaroni and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbly and the croutons have turned golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 107.9 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 22.7 g, Sodium 899.5 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
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Asif khan Baloch
[email protected]This mac and cheese is the epitome of comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and everything you could want in a mac and cheese dish.
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Somroo Jaan
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Blue Queen Queen
[email protected]Not bad, but not the best mac and cheese I've had.
SHIRLENE De FREITAS
[email protected]This is one of the best mac and cheese recipes I've ever tried. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the noodles are cooked perfectly.
Rahman Shofyz
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Redu Tonmoy
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
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Shaji Memon
[email protected]The macaroni and cheese was a little bland for my taste, but it was still a good recipe overall. I would add more spices next time.
Ermias Abayineh
[email protected]Not a fan. The cheese sauce was too thick and the noodles were overcooked.
Binita Binita blon
[email protected]This is my go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's easy to make and always a hit with my friends and family.
Abubakarsadiq Yau
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Desmariah Reed
[email protected]I tried this recipe with cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and it came out perfectly creamy and cheesy. My family loved it!