Double Cheese Macaroni

I make this recipe anytime we are having a family get together because my older neices and nephews cannot get enough of it!  Homemade mac n cheese hits the spot every time. And a plus... it's super simple to make!

Double Cheese Macaroni 

Serves 8

Ingredients:

1 pkg (16 oz) elbow macaroni (I was out of macaroni so I used bowtie this time:)

3 c. (24 oz.) cottage cheese

1/2 c. butter, cubed

1/2 c. flour

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp garlic salt

3 c. half n half

1 c. milk

4 c. (16 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

Topping:

1 c. dry bread crumbs

1/4 c. butter, melted

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cook the macaroni according to pkg. directions. 

In a large saucepan, melt butter, Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and garlic salt until smooth. Gradually add the cream and milk while whisking. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened.

Drain macaroni; transfer to a large bowl. Add cheddar cheese, cottage cheese & sauce; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9 baking dish. (Dish will be very full) Combine breadcrumbs and butter, sprinkle over top. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Notes: When using shredded cheese in any recipe it is better to buy a block of cheese and shred it yourself . The pre-shredded cheese from stores does not melt as nicely as the block cheese.

Recipe slightly adapted from Taste of Home