Crackaroni (macaroni And Cheese)

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 lb macaroni (i prefer bowtie)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• pepper (optional)
• 8 ounces velveeta cheese (cubed)
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 8 ounces small curd cottage cheese
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
• paprika

Recipe

• 1 cook and drain macaroni slightly al dente. place in greased 2 qt casserole dish.
• 2 melt butter over medium heat. add flour for a light roux.
• 3 stirring constantly, gradually add the milk, cooking until thickened.
• 4 add pepper, salt and sugar, mixing thoroughly.
• 5 add velveeta cubes and stir until melted.
• 6 add sour cream and cottage cheese, stirring until well combined.
• 7 pour over macaroni and mix well. it will look "cheesy" but will soak into the macaroni during cooking.
• 8 spread cheddar cheese over the top.
• 9 sprinkle with paprika.
• 10 bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes.