Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 c. cream-style cottage cheese
1 c. sour cream
2/3 c. cream cheese
1 egg, beaten
5 slices bacon
3/4 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/2 t. garlic powder
8 oz. package shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: 1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes, a couple shakes of Tony Charere's creole seasoning, paprika to taste.
Directions: Cook macaroni al dente, according to package directions; drain and set aside. While macaroni is cooking, cook bacon in a skillet until it is well-done (so that it will crumble easily); set aside to cool. Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, egg, and seasonings (minus the paprika). Crumble bacon and add to the cheese mixture. Combine the cooked macaroni and cheese mixture and stir until pasta is well coated. Transfer to a greased 13" x 9" baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
This is an excellent main or side dish. Jason LOVED it, and I'm pretty addicted as well. Ky couldn't get it into his mouth fast enough! Naomi was skeptical at first, but once she tried it, she ate all that I gave her :)
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