Double-Cheese Macaroni

By Janes_kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (16oz) elbow macaroni
• 3 C (24oz) 4% cottage cheese
• 1/2 C butter, cubed
• 1/2 C all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic salt
• 3 C half-and-half cream
• 1 C milk
• 4 C (16oz) shredded cheddar cheese
• TOPPING
• 1 C dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 C butter, melted

Preparation

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to pkg directions
meanwhile, place cottage cheese in food
processor
cover & process until smooth
set aside

In lg. saucepan, melt butter
stir in floour, salt, pepper, garlic
salt until smooth
gradually add cream & milk
bring to boil
cook & stir for 2 min or until thickened

Drain macaroni
transfer to lg. bowl
add cheddar cheese, cottage cheese &
white sauce
toss to coat
transfer to greased 13"x9" baking dish
dish will be full
combine bread crumbs & butter
sprinkle over top

bake uncovered @400 for 20-25 min or
until bubbly