No boil Baked Mac and Cheese

Senior Member Joined: Jan 04 2012 Posts: 192

This was so yummy and easy to make. Thought I'd share.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

1 cup cottage cheese
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound shredded cheese ***I used half this amount
1/2 pound elbow pasta, uncooked.
***I also added frozen spinach

1. Heat oven to 375�F and position an oven rack in upper third of oven. Grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan.

2. Pour ingredients into prepared pan, cover tightly with foil and bake 30 minutes.

3. Uncover pan. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes more, until browned. Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

****I made mine in a toaster oven, so I cooked it for an hour covered, then half an hour uncovered at 300.
It was slightly liquidy when I took it out, but was fine after it cooled a little.

Enjoy! Very Happy

Silver Member Joined: Jul 26 2011 Posts: 798

O.M.G!! just made this and it's delicious!!
I followed the recipe exactly. just with 8oz. bag of cheese and no spinnach

Executive Member Joined: Aug 09 2011 Posts: 303

whta kind cheese? (mozzarela,pizza,blend....)
also I dont have dry mustard and dh doesnt like it realy can I skip or this does it?

Senior Member Joined: Jun 26 2009 Posts: 101

@ The Happy Wife: Would love to make this, but I'm not clear. Did you cook at 300 the whole time, or only when you uncovered it?
Thanks for posting what looks like a great recipe!

Senior Member Joined: Jan 04 2012 Posts: 192

mommy of boys- You can use any kind of cheese you like. I used pizza blend. And you can definitely skip the dry mustard.

gardengirl- I cooked at 375, then lowered it when I uncovered it, only because I was using a tiny toaster oven. In a regular oven you should be able to follow the recipe exactly.

Platinum Member Joined: Nov 17 2008 Posts: 5047

Here's another no boil mac 'n cheese recipe. It was a big favorite of my family when they were young. It was also a regularly requested post-fast meal (note that it is extremely filling).

1-1/2 cups elbow macaroni, raw (or a little more)
1-1/2 cups very hot or boiling water
1 pound cottage cheese
8 ounces american cheese
1/2 stick margarine

Combine everything in a round oven-proof casserole or pot. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring every fifteen minutes, until it looks done. If you double or triple the recipe, it will take much longer to cook (about 1-1/2 hours for triple recipe).
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Silver Member Joined: Mar 20 2006 Posts: 958

Thanks! I make the the no-cook baked ziti all the time, and also say I want to try doing it with mac and cheese. Now I have a recipe!

Senior Member Joined: Jul 26 2010 Posts: 194

wtvr: can u post the no bake ziti recipe?

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Gold Member Joined: Jun 11 2008 Posts: 1974 Location: NJ

Would you double it and make in a 9x13?

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Gold Member Joined: Jun 29 2010 Posts: 1995

how many ounces are in a typical box of elbow macaroni?
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thanks!

Posted: Mon, Jul 23 2012, 6:07 pm Post subject: re: No boil Baked Mac and Cheese

I doubled it-all but the shredded cheese. Its in the oven now. it needed about 15 extra minutes. Havent tasted it yet......
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Posted: Mon, Jul 23 2012, 6:35 pm Post subject: re: No boil Baked Mac and Cheese

Okay, just had some. I like it. Kids are eating it but not thrilled. But I will make it again. its quick, easy, and they ARE eating it.

Senior Member Joined: Jul 26 2010 Posts: 194

wtvr: thanx