Double-Cheese Ziti with Bacon |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Sabrina DeWitt, Cumberland, Maryland Ingredients:
1 package (16 ounces) ziti or small tube pasta |
3 cups (24 ounces) 4% cottage cheese |
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided |
1/2 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon white pepper |
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt |
3 cups half-and-half cream |
1 cup milk |
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese |
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon, divided |
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place cottage cheese in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and garlic salt until smooth. Gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.
3. Drain macaroni; transfer to a large bowl. Add cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, white sauce and 3/4 cup bacon; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. (Dish will be full.) Melt remaining butter. Add bread crumbs; toss to coat. Sprinkle over casserole.
4. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining bacon. Bake 5 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 12 servings (1 cup each).
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