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A close-up of baked macaroni and cheese in a rectangular dish, with a spoon lifting a serving showing creamy, melted cheese and a golden breadcrumb topping.
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Three Cheese Macaroni With Crumb Topping

The best mac & cheese you're ever gonna eat.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: mac & cheese, mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese
Servings: 6
Calories: 452kcal
Author: Recipe Idea Shop

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups 1% cottage cheese
  • 1½ cups 2% milk
  • 2 cups grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 small onion grated
  • ½ pound elbow macaroni cooked
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
  • Spray a 9" baking dish with baking spray (Pam is a good one).
  • In a blender or a food processor, grate the onion (fine).
  • Add the cheeses, milk and spices and puree until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine this pureed mixture with the macaroni.
  • Pour into the greased baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the remaining Parmesan cheese and the bread crumbs.
  • Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over the top of the macaroni.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is brown and the center is firm.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 922mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 637IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 479mg | Iron: 1mg