Healthier Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese

Healthier Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese
  • 8 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 12 ounces low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted


  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  3. Stir together macaroni, shredded Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix together bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
  4. Bake until top is golden in the preheated oven, 30 to 35 minutes.

04/06/2018
Healthier Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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