Creamy Baked Macaroni
Take your mac 'n' cheese to new heights with this creamy baked macaroni recipe featuring a velvety blend of cream cheese and cottage cheese, topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust.
Ingredients
- 1 box favorite mac & cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup panko
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon spicy dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 teaspoon dried parsley
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the macaroni according to the instructions on the box.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cottage cheese and cream cheese. Add the mustard, cayenne pepper, and paprika. Microwave it for 45 seconds to soften it further, and stir until smooth.
- Strain the macaroni and stir in the cheese that comes in the box. Combine the cream cheese blend with the macaroni and stir until it is completely incorporated.
- Spray a 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray. In another small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, panko, parsley, and melted butter until a crumbly topping forms.
- Pour the macaroni into the prepared baking dish and cover it with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the top is nice and brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy!
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