Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked jumbo elbow macaroni
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups buttermilk (or replace 3T regular milk from 3 cups with 3T vinegar and let it sit for a few minutes to make butt)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or a bit of cayene if you're like me)
  • 2 lbs cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup corn niblets
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • Topping
  • 1 cup seasoned croutons, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook macaroni according to package instructions and drain well.
  • Grease a large baking dish (~9x13").
  • In large sauce pan, stir flour into melted butter until blended.
  • Add buttermilk, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in Dijon mustard, BBQ sauce, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, corn, and cottage cheese.
  • Cook until well blended.
  • Stir macaroni into cheese mixture and pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the topping mixture over the top of MAC-N-CHEESE.
  • Bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until brown and bubbly.
  • Best served warm.
  • This recipe can easily be halved and baked in an 8x8" casserole.
  • Enjoy!