Double Macaroni and Cheese
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the irresistible comfort of our Double Macaroni and Cheese recipe, a culinary masterpiece that brings together the velvety richness of cheddar and the creamy goodness of cottage cheese. This dish, carefully crafted and shared from the heart of lovewithrecipes.com, is not just a meal; it’s a symphony of flavors that will dance on your taste buds. Perfectly balanced and gloriously cheesy, it’s a culinary journey worth savoring.
Ingredients:
- 8 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 691.7
- Fat: 34.9g
- Saturated Fat: 21.6g
- Cholesterol: 104.9mg
- Sodium: 1045.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 59.6g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugar: 1.6g
- Protein: 34.1g
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1 Review)
Recipe Instructions:
- Begin by preheating your oven to a toasty 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease a 2-quart baking dish, setting the stage for the layers of cheesy perfection.
- In a delightful dance of flavors, start layering the elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, and cream-style cottage cheese. Begin with the macaroni and let the cheese symphony unfold, culminating with a finale of cheddar on top.
- Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a saucepan, creating a velvety canvas for the sauce. Stir in the flour until a smooth concoction forms, teasing your senses with the promise of a creamy delight.
- Gradually introduce the milk into this buttery blend, stirring with anticipation. Heat the mixture to a gentle boil, ensuring constant stirring like a culinary maestro orchestrating a crescendo.
- Let the mixture simmer until it thickens, a magical transformation that takes approximately 2 minutes. Watch as the sauce comes to life, thickening into a luscious coat for your macaroni and cheese masterpiece.
- Season the sauce with a dash of salt and a sprinkle of white pepper, adding depth and dimension to the flavor profile.
- With a flourish, pour this creamy elixir over the layered macaroni and cheese, ensuring every nook and cranny is bathed in the velvety goodness.
- The stage is set, and the ensemble is ready. Slide your creation into the preheated oven and let it bake for 30-35 minutes. As the aroma wafts through your kitchen, anticipation builds for the moment you unveil your bubbling, golden-brown masterpiece.
Enjoy the Culinary Symphony:
As you take the first bite of this Double Macaroni and Cheese, savor the perfect marriage of textures and flavors. The tender macaroni, bathed in the creamy embrace of cheddar and cottage cheese, is a harmonious blend that will transport you to a realm of pure culinary bliss. Each layer tells a story, and every bite is a note in this symphony of indulgence. Share it with loved ones or relish it solo; either way, it’s a journey into comfort food paradise that you’ll want to embark on again and again.
Let this recipe be a reminder that in the kitchen, as in life, the best things come in layers. 🧀✨🍝
