Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Please excuse the photos, I realize they are not that great.  We just have not had sunny weather.  It is cold and cloudy until about 5 in the evening and then pictures really don’t turn out.  So I just had to make due with what windows of light I had.

This creamy macaroni and cheese is a truly comforting dish.  It is so rich and cheesey (don’t know if I spelled that right :)) and creamy and did I say comforting.

My family really enjoys eating this dish.  But then again I don’t know of a child (or husband, but he is really just another child 🙂 love you honey) that doesn’t eat mac and cheese.

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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

1 hr

 

Course: Main, Side Dish

Servings: 6

Author: Malinda

Ingredients

• 3 c. uncooked bow tie pasta
• 6 TBSP. butter divided
• 1/4 c flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 1/2 c milk
• 1/2 c cream
• 4 oz. Velveeta cubed
• 1 1/3 c cottage cheese
• 2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 c. soft bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350.
2. Cook macaroni according to the package directions and drain.
3. While macaroni is cooking, melt 4 TBSP butter in a saucepan.
4. Stir in flour, salt and sugar until smooth.
5. Gradually add the milk and cream.
6. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for a minute or until thick.
7. Reduce heat and add the cheeses; stir until melted.
8. Combine with the cooked macaroni.
9. Pour into a lightly greased 2 1/2 qt. baking dish.
10. Melt remaining butter and combine with bread crumbs.
11. Sprinkle over the top of macaroni.
12. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.