Prep: 25 min| Bake: 20 min | Yield: 12 servings (1 cup each)

Ingredients

1 pkg. (16 oz.) elbow macaroni

3 cups (24 oz.) 4% cottage cheese

1/2 cup butter, cubed

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp white pepper

1/4 tsp garlic salt

3 cups half-and-half cream

1 cup milk

4 cups (16 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

 

Topping

1 cup dry bread crumbs

1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, place cottage cheese in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt pepper and garlic salt until smooth. Gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.