Rich and Cheesy Macaroni Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
6 tbsp butter or 6 tbsp margarine, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
2 cups whole milk
8 oz process american cheese, cubed
1 1/3 cups small curd cottage cheese
2/3 cup regular sour cream (i have used regular or light with great results) or 2/3 cup light (i have used regular or light with great results)
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese (whatever you prefer) or 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese ( whatever you prefer)
1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken , browned ground beef

Directions:

Cook Macaroni according to package directions, drain.
Place in a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter.
Stirr in flour, salt and sugar until smooth.
Gradually stir in milk, bring to a boil ; cook for 2 minutes until thickened.,.
Reduce heat; stir in American cheese until melted. Stir in cottage cheese and sour cream.
Pour over macaroni.
At this point you can add cooked chicken, ground beef or leave it plain.
Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over top.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	704.81 Kcal (2951 kJ)
Calories from fat	376.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.83g	64%
Cholesterol	117.17mg	39%
Sodium	1390.46mg	58%
Potassium	446.72mg	10%
Total Carbs	48g	16%
Sugars	6.9g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.55g	6%
Protein	33.24g	66%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	576.6mg	58%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	224.51 Kcal (940 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.33g	64%
Cholesterol	37.32mg	39%
Sodium	442.92mg	58%
Potassium	142.3mg	10%
Total Carbs	15.29g	16%
Sugars	2.2g	28%
Dietary Fiber	0.49g	6%
Protein	10.59g	66%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	1%
Iron	0.7mg	12%
Calcium	183.7mg	58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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