How to Make Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Chuck's kitchen, where comfort food reigns supreme and indulgence is always on the menu. Today, I'll be sharing one of my all-time favorite recipes - Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese. This dish is the epitome of cheesy, gooey goodness and is a surefire way to satisfy any craving for classic comfort food. With a combination of rich cheeses, creamy sauce, and tender pasta, this mac and cheese is guaranteed to become a family favorite in no time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix bread crumbs and melted butter together in a small bowl.
  • Transfer drained macaroni to the prepared baking dish. Add cottage cheese, Cheddar, sour cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper; stir until well combined. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    591 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 720mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 426mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 222mg