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Corny Macaroni and Cheese Bake

Name: Corny Macaroni and Cheese Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 racions
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 250 g elbow macaroni; 500 ml low-fat milk; 225 g low-fat cottage cheese; 1 u large egg lightly beaten; 250 g canned corn drained; 60 g shredded cheddar cheese; 60 g shredded cheddar cheese; 30 g saltine crackers coarsely crushed; 15 g unsalted butter melted; 5 g unsalted butter softened, for greasing; 1 ct salt; 0,5 ct black pepper freshly ground

A comforting baked macaroni and cheese with the added sweetness of whole kernel corn. Cottage cheese creates a creamy, protein-rich sauce, and a crunchy cracker topping provides a satisfying texture. This simple one-dish meal is a family-friendly classic.

Una recepta original de Forkin

Temps total: 55 min
Racions: 4
Dificultat: Fàcil
Per ració: 588 kcal

Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir ous, gluten i llet. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

base

250 gelbow macaroni
250 gcanned corn, drained
5 gunsalted butter, softened, for greasing

sauce

500 mllow-fat milk
225 glow-fat cottage cheese
1 ularge egg, lightly beaten
60 gshredded cheddar cheese
1 ctsalt
0,5 ctblack pepper, freshly ground

topping

60 gshredded cheddar cheese
30 gsaltine crackers, coarsely crushed
15 gunsalted butter, melted

Estris

measuring cups · large bowl · large pot · measuring spoons · colander · whisk · oven · small bowl · baking dish

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 2-quart or 9x9-inch baking dish with the softened butter.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Greasing the dish well prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
2
Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of boiling, salted water according to package directions until it's al dente.
Uns 8 min
Nota de cuina: Slightly undercooking the pasta helps it absorb the sauce without becoming mushy during baking.
3
While the pasta cooks, combine the milk, cottage cheese, and beaten egg in a large bowl.
Uns 2 min
4
Whisk the sauce ingredients until they are mostly smooth, then stir in the salt, black pepper, and the portion of cheddar cheese for the sauce.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: A few small lumps of cottage cheese are perfectly fine.
5
Drain the cooked macaroni well and return it to the warm pot.
Uns 1 min
6
Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni, add the drained corn, and stir everything together until well combined.
Uns 1 min
7
Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
Uns 1 min
8
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
Uns 20 min
9
While it bakes, prepare the topping by mixing the crushed crackers, the remaining cheddar for the topping, and the melted butter in a small bowl.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Use your fingers to toss the ingredients to ensure the butter coats everything evenly.
10
After the initial baking time, carefully remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the surface.
Uns 1 min
11
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
Uns 15 min
12
Let the macaroni and cheese rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: This resting period prevents the dish from being too runny when you serve it.

Per ració

Nutrició

68%Puntuació

Calories: 588kcal
Proteïnes: 30,1g
Hidrats de carboni: 68,6g
Greixos: 21,5g
Fibra: 2,9g
Sucre: 13g

Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Com reescalfar-ho

Reheat individual portions in the microwave until hot, or warm the covered baking dish in a 175°C (350°F) oven.