Homemade Mac and Cheese

I haven't really been posting because I had a very busy end of April, and a very fun vacation in May.  Also, I have started a rigorous diet where I can't really consume a lot of calories, and almost no carbs.  It's been hell, but I am currently at my lightest in over a year.  I do have a ways to go.  I look forward to it.

One of my favorite things to make for my husband is homemade mac and cheese.  He's a big velveeta van, and he could eat it out of the box every other night.  One night on a boycott, I stumbled across this recipe.  However fattening, it's simply amazing.  I always have tons of leftovers, especially this time since I am not eating carbs.  :)

Homemade Mac and Cheese


1 (8 ounce) package medium shell pasta
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.

In 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.

My husband likes this on it's own, but it's a great side dish to bring to a BBQ.  Fabulous!