Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups macaroni (625 ml)
  • 1/4 cup butter (60 ml)
  • 1/4 cup flour (60 ml)
  • 2 cups milk (500 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (5 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (5 ml)
  • 1/2 lb processed cheese, cubed (250 g Velveeta)
  • 2/3 cup sour cream (150 ml, fat free is fine)
  • 1 1/3 cups cottage cheese (325 ml)
  • 2 cups old cheddar cheese, grated (500 ml)
  • 1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs (375 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (30 ml)
  • paprika

Method

  • Cook and drain macaroni and place in a 2 1/2 quart (2.5 L) greased casserole.
  • Melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour; mix well.
  • Add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sauce thickens.
  • Add salt, sugar and cheese. Mix well.
  • Mix sour cream and cottage cheese into sauce.
  • Pour sauce over macaroni. Mix well.
  • Sprinkle cheddar cheese and crumbs over top. Dot with butter and sprinkle with paprika. May be frozen at this point.
  • Bake at 350F (180C) for 45-50 minutes.