MRS. AUSTIN'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

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My mother found this recipe many years ago and it has become known as Mrs. Austin's Macaroni and Cheese by my friends. This delicious dish can be made in a casserole or an oven-proof dutch oven in your oven at home, but I often make a double batch outdoors in my 10" camp-style dutch oven using about 6 coals under the pot and...

Provided by Sharon Freeze

Categories     Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

7-8 oz elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 c small curd cottage cheese
1 c sour cream
1 egg, beaten
3/4 tsp salt
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions for al dente, keeping in mind that it will cook further in the oven.
  • 2. While the pasta is cooking, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, egg, salt, and cheddar cheese (reserving some for the top of the dish at the end). I usually make this recipe using fat-free cottage cheese, reduced fat sour cream, and egg beaters.
  • 3. Drain the cooked pasta, return it to the pot, and stir the cheese mixture into the pasta, combining everything thoroughly.
  • 4. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture into a casserole dish or an oven-proof dutch oven (or camp-style dutch oven if you're cooking outdoors). Be sure to leave some space for the mac and cheese to expand as it cooks. Sprinkle extra cheddar cheese on top and bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes. (See my comment above for outdoor cooking directions.) When the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling around the pasta, it is ready to enjoy!

Bismillah Jan
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a great comfort food.


Kanchon Mia
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I love that this macaroni and cheese recipe is so versatile. You can add any toppings you like.


Bushra Kiran
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a great way to use up leftover cheese.


Anish Anishhamal
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I'm always looking for new macaroni and cheese recipes and this one is a keeper.


ZishanAlvy Bayezid
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This was my first time making macaroni and cheese from scratch and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


Adeola Davies
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I would definitely recommend this macaroni and cheese recipe to others.


Veraline Otieno
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is the best I've ever tried. It's so creamy and cheesy.


Oritsemajemite Amonetsone
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I've never made macaroni and cheese before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great!


Henry Bassey
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mikaele Feao
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I added some cooked chicken to this macaroni and cheese and it was delicious.


Rachel Moody
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. It turned out great!


ramkumar dhakal
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I made this macaroni and cheese for my kids and they loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Abdullah Lodhi
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Camfa Katun
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious!


Adiil Hussaiin
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a keeper. It's the perfect combination of creamy, cheesy, and flavorful.


Sumon Malita
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I made this macaroni and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Nadine Jackson
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This recipe was easy to follow and the macaroni and cheese turned out perfectly. It was a great comfort food on a cold night.


deli X
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I've been making this macaroni and cheese recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's always creamy, cheesy, and delicious.


Kobe Bryant
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This macaroni and cheese recipe was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. The addition of mustard and onion powder gave it a unique and delicious twist.