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Macaroni and Cheese - extra cheesy with a surprise ingredient- a favorite with everyone
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Macaroni and Cheese – extra cheesy with a surprise ingredient- a favorite with everyone



Macaroni and Cheese

1 pound large elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds Fiesta Blend Fine Shredded Cheese, divided
1 1/2 pounds Velveeta (grated or cubed – grated works better!)
1 (24 ounce) tub small curd cottage cheese
1 cup milk
1 cup half and half
1 stick butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Preheat oven to 375°. 

Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil with the teaspoon of salt added to it. Just before it gets to a rolling boil, add the macaroni, stirring frequently to prevent it from sticking together. Cook the macaroni to the al dente stage.  Drain the macaroni well.

While the macaroni is boiling to the al dente stage, mix together 4 cups Fiesta Cheese, the grated Velveeta, cottage cheese, milk, Half & Half, butter, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl. 

Place the well drained and hot cooked macaroni into the bowl with all the other ingredients. Add more milk, if necessary, to make it the creamy texture you desire. Pour all the ingredients into a baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Top with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of Fiesta Blend Shredded Cheese. Bake in your preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until it bubbles and it’s lightly browned. 

NOTE: if desired, omit topping the casserole with the additional cheese  and instead top it with a combination of one sleeve of crushed Ritz crackers stirred together with one stick of melted butter. 

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49 Comments

  4. @marilynmccormick3731

    I just made a different recipe mac & cheese using 16 oz box of macaroni, no velveta, no cottage cheese but about the same amount of shredded cheese, milk & butter and served 8 people. It was delicious and we had a lot left over, so with your added ingredients, how many would it serve. Mine could have served 12 people, so I'm thinking your recipe would feed 16 people. Does that sound right? Thanks for all your recipes. We had your breaded tomatoes on Thanksgiving.

  8. @rhonavoss8531

    Hi Tom/Chris and Melissa.. Ronie and cheese!!!..What’s not to love about this comfort dish..I was surprised to see that we make it the same way except I’ve never thot to use cottage cheese..Melissa, never fear.. Tom makes sure you’re not gonna burn your mouth..So sweet and considerate of Tom..When yall get your tummy’s full don’t forget to “Put A Lid On It “…

  11. @renitameares3838

    I am not a fan of cottage cheese so my question is, what happens to the curd? Wonder if it could be blended prior to adding. That’s a hack used before to make it smooth.

  12. @ja_Iam

    Thank you. This sounds and looks absolutely delicious. This is the first time I’ve heard of adding cottage cheese. So excited to try this version.

  13. @donnacollins1356

    That couldn't have happened at a worse time Tom was just saying I'm about to find out if you trust me Boom straight to the ads I have everything except the fiesta cheese, Yes I stock up on Velveeta because it lasts a long time on the shelf Thank you both very much

  14. @user-vg4fm5hu4v

    Your channel is helping me recall many of the recipes I once prepared. Thanks for the great directions and the freedom to vary the ingredients. I prepared this recipe for our family reunion and as you said it’s so so so delicious.

  16. @JohnnyHawk74

    Tom! Love you brother, love your channel! My wife and I always watch you and Melissa. I HAVE to tell you though, it is a sin to use velveeta and a GRAVE sin to use Miracle garbage!! Keep up the great vids just leave that rubbish out please! God bless you brother!

  19. @pamelayourek4143

    I made your Mac n cheese recipe as a Thanksgiving side….it was a hit! And nobody knew there was cottage cheese. This is a keeper! Thanks for sharing.

  20. @lisakormos8943

    You do such a good job of explaining your recipes and having everything out for us to see what you’ll be using

  22. @SVAZ

    I am a mac and cheese lover and have tried so many different variations of this all time favorite! I have to admit I was skeptical about the Velveeta but your presentation was very convincing so I got all the ingredients and just made it this evening. Wow! It was delicious and I even went for seconds. Of course I always have to top mine with Cholula. Thank you!!!

  25. @robertasolomon7052

    You. Are. The. Only. One. Made
    The
    Kind. OF. Macroni. That. I. Can. Eat. Thank. You. I. Have. Cancer. And. I. Have. Hard. Time. Eating. God. Bless❤

  26. @DownButNotOutYet

    Good morning Tom & Melissa, I do chuckle when you explain the ingredients that you use for the recipe. As you have made the recipe before, you just know these are the good things in life!. Well the macaroni bake sure looks delicious. Just that extra ingredient makes the world of difference. The cottage cheese is healthy, therefore, it balances with the rich cheeses and the half and half, but as you say, we do not eat this everyday, so make it good and enjoy. I love the 4 cheese selection in the packet, wish we could have those, but it is what it is. I use to buy the American Woman's Day magazine, but had to stop it as the import duty was so high, it really became unaffordable, but I do remember the adverts for the products you use in your baking/cooking. It really is a delight to watch your cooking videos, so pleased I found it. Enjoy the rest of the bake, have a peaceful and blessed day, be happy. Kind regards, Elize.

  27. @diane6614

    Mmmmmmm looks sooooo yummy…to the grocery store I go for all the ingredients….thanks guys..I'll let you know how it turns out 😃

  28. @lisahealey2551

    I made your broccoli casserole for thanksgiving (minus onion) and was the best I ever had!!!!thanks for sharing

  31. @lizsmith7816

    Jen and I made this tonight. I will definitely make again! Btw, my biggest casserole dish wasn’t big enough. I’m going to pour what wouldn’t fit into a smaller casserole and take to the neighbor. She will love it!

  32. @tebubba

    I made your Mac & Cheese for Thanksgiving and EVERYBODY loved it. There were so surprised to learn it had cottage cheese in it.

  33. @agatarosicki467

    I know that your husband likes the Kroger cottage cheese! Did you buy all of your products from Kroger or did you use a different store? Thank you

  34. @stevesmith4051

    I made this tonight to go with meatloaf and roasted beets. It turned out excellent! The recipe is very close to the one I make, and yes, I also use Velveeta. Can't make good mac and cheese without it. The cottage cheese was a new one on me and it is now a keeper! I grated my own cheeses, varieties that I like. I'll have to portion some out and freeze it because I know I won't be able to stay out of it. Once again, a great recipe!

  38. @DSP6877

    Hi guys My mom made Macaroni and Tomato's and homemade cornbread and bacon on top of the mac & tomatos. Have you ever made this? I can't remember how she made it.🍅🍅🍅🥓🥓🥓.

  39. @94DAustin

    For people who don’t trust the cottage cheese to melt, you can put it in your food processor and make it creamy before adding it into your cheese mixture.

  45. @Elizabeth-490

    Going to try this. I make the roux type and family loves it, but this looks like a special occasion one that would feed a crew! Currently in the kitchen baking your broccoli casserole for the second week in a! Thank you and god bless you!

  48. @marthacalkins8054

    I tried this, and it was just as creamy and delicious as you said. I could still see the cottage cheese, which didn’t bother me a bit. But if you think it might be off-putting to anyone, it would be simple enough to add it to the milk and half-and-half and give the whole thing a quick turn in the blender or food processor. The immersion blender might be easiest of all: same content and flavor, no lumps. Voila!

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