How to Make Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food, and there are countless variations of this beloved dish. One popular twist on the traditional recipe is adding sour cream and cottage cheese to the mix. This creates a richer, creamier texture and adds a tangy flavor that takes the dish to a whole new level. If you're a fan of mac and cheese and are looking to switch things up, this baked mac and cheese with sour cream and cottage cheese may just become your new favorite go-to recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 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 large egg
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish

  • Preheat the 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; set aside.
  • Mix together remaining mild Cheddar cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and egg in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Stir cooked macaroni into cheese mixture. Pour macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup mild Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    415 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 420mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 439mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 176mg