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Victoria Haneveer

Magnificent Mac and Cheese

This classic recipe combines pasta with a delicious cheese sauce. We are using parmesan as well as cheddar, plus nutmeg and cayenne for a superior flavor in every mouthful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Entree
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
 

  • 1½ cups (320g) cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard or 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1½ cups (355g) skim milk or buttermilk
  • ¼ cup grated yellow onion
  • 1 cup (115g) grated cheddar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ lb (225g) uncooked elbow macaroni
  • ¼ cup (25g) breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Grease a 9 or 10 inch (23 to 25cm) square baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Put the cottage cheese, mustard, skim milk or buttermilk, nutmeg, cayenne, salt and black pepper in a blender.
  4. Puree until smooth then pour into a bowl.
  5. Stir in the onions, uncooked macaroni and cheddar cheese.
  6. Transfer the mixture into the baking dish.
  7. Toss the parmesan with the breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the top.
  8. Bake for 45 minute or until the center is firm and the topping is golden brown.