Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Fresh baked macaroni and cheese is too delicious to resist!!

INGREDIENTS:

16 ounces elbow or medium shell pasta

24 ounces evaporated milk

3 cups shredded extra sharp Cheddar

2 cups shredded mozzarella

1 cup Shredded parmesean

1 cup nonfat cottage cheese or cream cheese at room temperature

3 teaspoons corn starch

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions.
  2. While noodles are cooking mix cheeses, corn starch, and seasonings in a large bowl.
  3. Strain noodles and add to another large bowl with evaporated milk and cottage cheese. Mix well to combine.
  4. Add 2/3 of the cheese mixture to the noodles and mix.
  5. Transfer noodle mixture to a 9×13 dish.
  6. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top in an even layer.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove foil and bake for 5-10 more minutes to melt cheese.
  9. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Enjoy!