How to Cook Appetizing Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole. Baked, stove top, vegan and more, these are the mac and cheese styles you need to try! This classic baked macaroni and cheese recipe is easy and delicious. Cheese, butter, milk, and eggs join macaroni noodles in a quick casserole.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole Homemade Mac and Cheese is easy to make from scratch! This easy Macaroni and Cheese Casserole is super creamy with sharp cheddar & loads of cheesy sauce. Once combined, the whole dish is topped with more cheese and baked to creamy mac and cheese perfection. You can have Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole using 12 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

  1. It's 1 lb of macaroni pasta.
  2. It's 1/2 lb of bacon bits.
  3. Prepare 1 cup of reduced fat cottage cheese.
  4. Prepare 1 cup of light sour cream.
  5. Prepare 7 1/2 oz of multi blend cheddar cheese.
  6. It's 1 of egg, lightly beaten.
  7. It's 3/4 tsp of salt.
  8. It's 1/2 tsp of pepper.
  9. You need 1/2 tsp of garlic powder.
  10. It's 2 cup of steamed kale, cut into small pieces (about 3 cups uncooked).
  11. You need 3 tbsp of butter.
  12. Prepare 2 cup of panko crumbs.

In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente. While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter. When I got back to Texas I made it for my mom. This is now her favorite baked macaroni and cheese.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 2.5 quart casserole dish.
  2. Cook macaroni, drain and set aside.
  3. Steam kale for a couple minutes.
  4. In large mixing bowl combine cottage cheese, sour cream, cheddar, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder..
  5. Pour in cooked macaroni, kale, and bacon. Stir to combine.
  6. In microwave bowl melt butter. Add in panko crumbs and stir. Pour over the top of the casserole evenly.
  7. Place in oven for 40 minutes or until top is golden brown and heated throughout.

Other cheese that work: mozzarella, jack cheese or pepper jack for a little zip, American and Velveeta as well for a creamier cheese sauce. To add even more flavor to my homemade mac and cheese, I add Parmesan to the Panko topping - so good! Make sure to try out these favorites too! Creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole: This Homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole is perfect for all occasions. With thick and creamy cheese sauce, and a topping made of…you guessed it-cheese, it is sure to be a hit.