Comfort Food!

I love macaroni and cheese! If you do too - you just may love this recipe! If you like creamy, really cheesy mac 'n cheese, this will be a favorite for you. I cut the receipe in half, I don't need to cook for 12 any more! I used a sharp chedder cheese and a grated parmesean cheese mixture. Wow it was good. Even the "M" of the empty nest was impressed! If you are looking for a "lighter" version, just use good old fat free milk instead of all the thick stuff.

1 16 oz pack elbow macaroni

3 cups 4% cottage cheese

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup flour

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp garlic salt

3 cups half and half

1 cup milk

4 cups shredded cheddar chees

Topping:

1 cup dry bread crumbs

1/4 cup butter melted.

Cook macaroni according to directions. Meanwhile place cottage cheese in food prcoessor and process until smooth. In large saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, salt , pepper and garlic salt until smlooth. gradually add cream and mil. Cook until thickened. Drain macaroni; mix macaroni, white sauce, grated cheese. Transfer to greased 13 x 9 inch baking disch. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 20-25 minitues or until bubbly. Enjoy!!!!