Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp butter
1 cup cottage cheese (not low fat )
2 cups milk (also not low fat )
1 tsp dry mustard
1 pinch cayenne
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb grated cheddar cheese (sharp or extra sharp)
1 cup uncooked macaroni
1/2 cup pastrami (cooked ) (optional)
1 cup corn (optional)
1 cup broccoli (optional)
1 cup soybeans (optional)

Directions:

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Use 1 Tbsp butter to grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
Combine cottage cheese, milk, and seasonings in the blender (or food processor) or by hand.
Mix noodles, milk mixture, and all but 1 cup of the grated cheddar together.
Add any optional ingredients in and mix.
Pour into greased baking pan.
Cover with foil; bake for 30 minutes.
Remove foil, stir, top with remaining cheddar, bake 30 more minutes uncovered.
Allow to cool 15 minutes before serving (or burn your mouth).
Easily doubles in a 9x13 pan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	429.21 Kcal (1797 kJ)
Calories from fat	228.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.43g	39%
Cholesterol	80.91mg	27%
Sodium	805.37mg	34%
Potassium	543.97mg	12%
Total Carbs	22.63g	8%
Sugars	6.07g	24%
Dietary Fiber	2.64g	11%
Protein	28.1g	56%
Vitamin C	22mg	37%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	581.2mg	58%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	180.81 Kcal (757 kJ)
Calories from fat	96.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.71g	39%
Cholesterol	34.08mg	27%
Sodium	339.27mg	34%
Potassium	229.15mg	12%
Total Carbs	9.53g	8%
Sugars	2.56g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.11g	11%
Protein	11.84g	56%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	37%
Iron	1.3mg	18%
Calcium	244.8mg	58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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