Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese
This baked macaroni and cheese layers elbow pasta with tangy sour cream and rich cottage cheese for a plush, custard-like center and a golden, melty Cheddar crown. Each bite is ultra-cheesy with a gentle tang and cozy, nostalgic comfort—perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any time you’re craving a hearty side that eats like a main.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
- 3
Set aside 1/2 cup of the shredded mild Cheddar cheese.
- 4
Combine the remaining mild Cheddar cheese, the sharp Cheddar cheese, the sour cream, the cottage cheese, and the egg in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Stir the cooked macaroni into the cheese mixture. Transfer the macaroni mixture to the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with the reserved 1/2 cup mild Cheddar cheese.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 40 minutes. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 524.27 kcal High 26%
- Protein 19.92 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 36.18 g 13%
- Total Fat 33.77 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 13.89 g High 69%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 82.9 mg High 28%
- Sodium 435.58 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 1.39 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 431.88 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 1.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 140.36 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 4.66 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.32 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese is made with 8 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Cottage Cheese, Eggs, and Macaroni. Each serving provides about 524.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Cottage Cheese, Eggs, Macaroni, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 524.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese healthy?
- Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 524.27 calories and 19.92 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 435.58 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.89 g (69% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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