creole mac & cheese
I love mac and cheese! This is my most favorite recipe. I love the spice in this dish. It's sooo easy to make too!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Way to spice up a traditional favorite! This recipe is so smooth and creamy, and I love how well the cottage cheese blends right in to give it an even lovelier texture. (So don't shy away from trying it!) We went light on the spices, but season as you see fit! This is A+ mac & cheese.
prep time
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cottage cheese, lowfat
- 8 ounces sour cream, lite
- 1 - egg, beaten
- - dash of pepper
- 3 cups grated sharp cheddar (divided)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tony chachere's creole seasoning (divided)
How To Make creole mac & cheese
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Step 1Cook Macaroni noodles according to package directions. Drain rinse and set aside.
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Step 2Combine next six ingredients. Except divide 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and set aside. Combine the other 2 cups with the mixture. Also set aside about 1/2 a TBL Spoon of the 1 1/2 TBL spoon of creole seasoning to sprinkle on top.
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Step 3Add macaroni to cheese mixture and stir well. Spoon into lightly greased 9x13 casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining Cheese and creole seasoning.
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Step 4If you don't like creole seasoning you can always add paprika instead. Just adjust the amount to taste.
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Step 5Bake uncovered at 350 for 35 to 45 minutes
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Category:
Pasta
Category:
Pasta Sides
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#sour cream
Keyword:
#creole
Keyword:
#Cottage-cheese
Keyword:
#cheddar-cheese
Keyword:
#mac and cheese
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Culture:
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