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3 Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese

3 Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ooey, gooey holiday baked macaroni and cheese with Velveeta, cottage cheese, sour cream and sharp cheddar, bound with an egg and baked until bubbling. Assemble a day ahead to make dinner a cinch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz elbow macaroni 1 box
  • 16 oz reduced-fat Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 2 cups 2% cottage cheese
  • 2 cups light sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese sharp preferred
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook the macaroni according to the package directions and drain.
  2. Add the cubed Velveeta, cottage cheese, sour cream, egg, cheddar, salt and pepper and mix everything together.
  3. Spread into a deep casserole dish and bake at 350°F for 50 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Notes

Make ahead: assemble, cover with foil and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Pairs with glazed ham and roasted Brussels sprouts.