Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

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To begin with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can cook baked macaroni and cheese casserole using 12 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole:
  1. Prepare 1 lb macaroni pasta
  2. Get 1/2 lb bacon bits
  3. Make ready 1 cup reduced fat cottage cheese
  4. Get 1 cup light sour cream
  5. Make ready 7 1/2 oz multi blend cheddar cheese
  6. Prepare 1 egg, lightly beaten
  7. Make ready 3/4 tsp salt
  8. Get 1/2 tsp pepper
  9. Get 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  10. Prepare 2 cup steamed kale, cut into small pieces (about 3 cups uncooked)
  11. Prepare 3 tbsp butter
  12. Prepare 2 cup panko crumbs

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. Taste of Home has the best macaroni and cheese recipes from real cooks, featuring reviews, ratings, how-to videos and tips. In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente.

Instructions to make Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole:
  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

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. Add the salt, seasoned salt and pepper. Taste the sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed!

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