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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 porsiyon
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 250 g elbow macaroni; 500 ml low-fat milk; 225 g low-fat cottage cheese; 1 adet 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 çay kaşığı salt; 0,5 çay kaşığı 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.

Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif

Toplam süre: 55 dk.
Porsiyon: 4
Zorluk: Kolay
Porsiyon başına: 588 kcal

Alerjen bilgisi: yumurta, gluten ve süt içerebilir. Alerjiniz varsa malzeme ambalajlarını mutlaka kontrol edin.

Ön hazırlık

Malzemeler

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 adetlarge egg, lightly beaten
60 gshredded cheddar cheese
1 çay kaşığısalt
0,5 çay kaşığıblack pepper, freshly ground

topping

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

Ekipman

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

Hazırlanışı

Adım adım

1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 2-quart or 9x9-inch baking dish with the softened butter.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 8 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
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.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
Aşçının notu: A few small lumps of cottage cheese are perfectly fine.
5
Drain the cooked macaroni well and return it to the warm pot.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
6
Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni, add the drained corn, and stir everything together until well combined.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
7
Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
8
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
Yaklaşık 20 dk.
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.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
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.
Yaklaşık 15 dk.
12
Let the macaroni and cheese rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
Aşçının notu: This resting period prevents the dish from being too runny when you serve it.

Porsiyon başına

Besin değerleri

68%Puan

Kalori: 588kcal
Protein: 30,1g
Karbonhidrat: 68,6g
Yağ: 21,5g
Lif: 2,9g
Şeker: 13g

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Tazeliğini koruyun

Saklama

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Yeniden ısıtma

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