Macaroni and Cheese - extra cheesy with a surprise ingredient- a favorite with everyone
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- Macaroni and Cheese
1 pound large elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds Fiesta Blend Fine Shredded Cheese, divided
1 1/2 pounds Velveeta (grated or cubed - grated works better!)
1 (24 ounce) tub small curd cottage cheese
1 cup milk
1 cup half and half
1 stick butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Preheat oven to 375°. 
Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil with the teaspoon of salt added to it. Just before it gets to a rolling boil, add the macaroni, stirring frequently to prevent it from sticking together. Cook the macaroni to the al dente stage.  Drain the macaroni well.
While the macaroni is boiling to the al dente stage, mix together 4 cups Fiesta Cheese, the grated Velveeta, cottage cheese, milk, Half & Half, butter, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl. 
Place the well drained and hot cooked macaroni into the bowl with all the other ingredients. Add more milk, if necessary, to make it the creamy texture you desire. Pour all the ingredients into a baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Top with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of Fiesta Blend Shredded Cheese. Bake in your preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until it bubbles and it’s lightly browned. 
NOTE: if desired, omit topping the casserole with the additional cheese  and instead top it with a combination of one sleeve of crushed Ritz crackers stirred together with one stick of melted butter. 
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See, this is why I like your channel. You make things we eat everyday, but you have a twist or make them in a different way. So cool to try different ways of making things. I’ve not been disappointed yet.
And they make it seem so easy. Note: I am not Rebecca Gilman 2336!
Could you use cream cheese instead of the cottage cheese?
@@joycedavis3523Cottage cheese is just cheese curds. I'm sure you could use cream cheese.
@@joycedavis3523 trust me you will not even taste it or know that it is there, just a creamy yummy mac n cheese
@@joycedavis3523Thats what I use Philadelphia Cream cheese. It's creamy too😋
I just recently lost the most beloved person in my life. I just wanted to say how much my grandma (mom) loved your recipes. This was the last recipe of yours I was able to make for her, and she loved it. She had printed out so many of your recipes. I know I’m set for awhile. My nana Vickie was your biggest fan & loved cooking & being cooked for. It’s always better when someone you love makes it for you. It’s even better than that when I see her enjoy it & be a part of the clean plate club! So thank you so much. ❤
Sorry for your loss. Sweet memories. My Grandma was cool too. 🌼
I doubt I'll use the plastic cheese (Velveeta) but i love the idea of using cottage cheese and half 'n half. A tip for diabetics: boil the pasta the day before and refrigerate, then make the dish the next day. That turns the high carbs into resistant starch that your body can not absorb and cause blood glucose spikes. Works the same with potatoes and rice.
Actually, if you simmer the cream and milk. The Velveta will melt and create a Cheese sauce. Then add the shredded cheese and melt it as well.
I just posted a comment respectfully pointing out this variation and very sure that only one box of Velveta and 3/4 packet of cheese (with the cottage cheese) will render a more flavourful sauce mix cheaper and healthier.
Yuck. No Velveeta. It's not cheese and the taste is disgusting! You can get creamy Mac and cheese without Velveeta. I HATE Velveeta. Just my opinion!
@@winggirl0798 perhaps this recipe would result in a different taste experience. Also the cheese sauce in creamy Mac and Cheese, is very similar to Velveta!
@@winggirl0798Don’t think anyone cares that you HATE Velveeta. Just don’t make it. Keep your negative,nasty remarks to yourself and don’t post them. Everyone has different tastes. Simple.
@@evelynwilliams5174what’s your problem? I’m entitled to my opinion and I’m noticing there are many people on here who commented negatively about Velveeta. Why aren’t you bashing them? Tom even said he’s sure people will comment and say Velveeta isn’t real cheese. Yes, people have different tastes. I happen to not care for the taste of Velveeta. And I’m allowed to say so. If it was real cheese, it would be found in the refrigerated section and not on the shelf. You are the one who is being mean and nasty. I subscribe to this page and I love Tom and Melissa. I’ve made many of their recipes. Back off and stop attacking people.
🤤 You Sir 🫡 can cook!! 😊 Thank you beautiful wife for putting up the recipes for us. Love this channel, have a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Well, I died and went to heaven last night after dinner! I trusted you and dumped that whole container of cottage cheese in the mixture! You are right, it works. The only change I made was the pasta - I have a granddaughter who can't have gluten so I bought Barilla Gluten free elbow macaroni. I'm not a huge fan of Velvetta and I've always thought you should make mac and cheese with eggs but my oh my this was the bomb! It was absolutely delicious! We had BBQ ribs, Pinto beans, gluten free cornbread and YOUR mac and cheese. I didn't really die but Heaven was really close last night for all of us! It was a wonderful meal and a wonderful family time. Thank you for this recipe.
You guys are so darn cute together!! I love how he blows on your food before he feeds you, such a sweet guy! I hope you both have a wonderful Thanksgiving, your macaroni looks amazing thank you for sharing!❤
I'd bet her eyes rolled back when she tasted!
The way you present instruction is stellar, so many today Do Not know how to cook basics.... I remember my youngest having a friend over for the weekend snow days, this kid was absolutely amazed. I heard him say "your mom makes popcorn from seeds!" As if I had performed some magic trick😂 and when I made the hot chocolate....kid Lost It! 💥
My daughter's friend loved to eat supper with us when I made mac and cheese. She made a little pig of herself because she loved it so much. My mac and cheese was always a bit "soupy"!
Just made this. It was one of the best macaroni and cheese recipes and easiest ive ever made. Our new favorite! Happy thanksgiving and God bless!
Happy day after thanksgiving. I had to report to you that I made your macaroni and cheese recipe and brought it to my daughter’s thanksgiving dinner yesterday and it was a BIG hit. Even the pickiest of my grandchildren loved it. She actually showed me her thumbs up. It wasn’t just the kids that loved it from ages 7 to 63 it was gobbled up. I even went out and bought white pepper. I’ve committed to bring another batch for Christmas. ❤️
That's a great vote of confidence for this recipe! Thumbs up from the granddaughter! No higher praise to be found! 😊 We are so glad it was a hit with your family. Have a wonderful weekend. Rest up because you'll be making round #2 soon. The weeks leading up to Christmas always seem to go so very fast!
I made this today for my grandson to go with his lunch. He loved it and was licking the cheese off his spoon! I was out of paprika so I substituted chili powder and it worked out great! Thanks so much for all of the delicious recipes!
Oh my Lord!! This sounds & looks absolutely decadently delicious! I did try your broccoli casserole & lived it. Everytime Melissa is offered a bite, I find myself opening my mouth too....lol. Love you guys!!!
atI love the recipes that you share with us. What I enjoy is you make things with ingredients that are simple. All the seasoning and spices are those that are in n ordinary kitchen. I don't like using some of the recipes that are hardly used and some spices that I have a hard time even pronouncing let alone finding. You and Melissa} provide just simple down home style cooking, and it's very much appreciated.
And thank you so much for adding the ingredients in the comments section along with the written instructions. I am one that likes to have things prepared and organized before I start to cooking (nothing drives me crazier than prepping ingredients while I'm in the middle of cooking). I'm a 64 year old widowed male, who doesn't have a lot of experience in the kitchen and it's so nice not having to eat prepared frozen foods until I found your channel. I also found out now that I really don't mind and actually enjoy cooking on my own. The only thing I'm struggling with now is the cleanup.
The cleanup is never fun but we try to clean as we go so it’s not overwhelming when the meal is over. That’s a real downer after you’ve enjoyed a nice meal.
We do appreciate your kind words and that you are watching our channel.
Aloha Tom and Melissa.
A warm greeting from beautiful Hawaii where I live with my family.
Have been watching your video and channel and enjoy your recipes.
In fact, I plan to make your hash brown casserole this evening for my family.
Like you and Melissa, I am a retired educator, a secondary education teacher always looking for budget friendly, simple recipes to try out.
I’m all in Tom and Melissa! I’m not afraid of cottage cheese! Thank you for this recipe! Happy Thanksgiving!
Cottage cheese is what I use in my Lasagna or Manicotti instead of ricotta, low fat or fat free. I can’t tell the difference
It's actually better with cottage cheese.
This is my go to Mac n cheese. It’s delicious, creamy and cheesy. Everyone that eats it, loves it. Thanks for sharing🦋 It is the BEST.
This reminds me of my mom. It's one of the dishes everyone insisted she make for our holiday dinners. I'll bet she would've trusted you on the cottage cheese.😊
Thanks for another great recipe.
I remember my mom always fixed a big pan of homemade mac & cheese once a week for a meatless meal, which helped her with the grocery budget. Of course way back then in the mid '40's, cheese was not nearly so expensive as today. Thanks for sharing your recipe, I like the idea of the cottage cheese. It is in Lasagna, so why would it not be good in this dish as well. Y'all have a Wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family.
That's what I was thinking! Cottage cheese goes in lasagna, and I love eating plain cottage cheese as well. I'll trust him on that!
I would rather put cottage cheese in there vs people who put eggs in baked mac & cheese. I would also add 1/2 teaspoon of dry mustard powder. I would serve this with your breaded tomato's recipe and it would be perfect.
I trust you, Tom.
All your recipes are delicious
I love this! When I maKe chicken enchiladas a large amount of the filling is cottage cheese! I never tell anyone. All my kids and grandkids love them. Thank you so much for this, cant wait to make it!!!
You are so welcome. We are happy you are going to make this.
That looks sooo good!!!! Thanks Tom and Melissa! Going to make this very soon!!
Another great recipe. I have made mac and cheese with cottage cheese before and it's delicious. I bought too much on a great sale and was just trying to use it up. I've also whipped it up till it's smooth and creamy and used it in my lasagna instead of ricotta because the ricotta costs too much now. I'm a firm believer in use what ya got and make it work.
Yum. The recipe I’ve used my whole married life, starts with roux, and stirring, stirring , stirring. Thanks for a new way to make Mac & cheese.
Yes the cottage cheese will make it even better
Just found ur channel 💖 When I say my prayers tonight I'm telling him thank you. Been looking for the longest time for videos to help me w cooking.
AWWW! Your comment has really touched our hearts. We sure hope you can find lots of recipes to enjoy. We now have over 170 recipes you can chose from on our channel. We hope you can make something wonderful for Christmas this weekend. Merry Christmas!
That looks wonderful. I use Cottage Cheese in lasagna sometimes and it works great.Happy Thanksgiving to everybody.
I really look forward to you all’s videos. Tom always puts a special spin on things. Melissa is in the back ground supporting him (team work). Just a beautiful couple. Melissa I know you work very hard as well and thank you very much.
Your Mac and Cheese is delicious and that surprise ingredient of cottage cheese I never thought of. ❤
My Great grandfather was from Sicily area of Italy. He said as a young boy his earliest chore assigned to him was to walk to the beach to pull out 2 gallons of water to boil the pasta in.
Another tip was after boiling and draining the pasta to add olive oil and butter. It soaks into pasta and seals it. Resulting in less cheese needed
I was chastised on a Facebook group for adding oil to my pasta. But my Italian Grammy's pasta was delicious with olive oil. And then my Mexican friend added oil to his Spanish rice. He is authentic as it gets. He lives in Mexico 🇲🇽
I should also mention that my late mother had a shrimp macaroni salad recipe she developed. And Everyone loved it. She would first add melted butter to al dente pasta still hot. Once absorbed into pasta add the olive oil. The end result was sealing the starch of pasta. Resulting in that Mayonnaise did not soak into the pasta. Using much less, and thus theoretically a healthier version. Although, I'm finding it more difficult to find quality canned baby shrimp.. Her standard brand she used for decades is no longer available. There are only a couple of others around. All don't seem to raste the same in my opinion.
I always add 2-full tablespoons cottage cheese to 2-eggs for creamy scrambled eggs! Delicious!
Had to come back and let you know I made your Mac and Cheese, nobody had a clue about the cottage cheese in it and it was a huge hit with everyone. Thanks. Also made your lasanga and your warm chocolate cake with the fudge bottom everyone loved that too. Thanks again
That looks great! I never thought of using cottage cheese but I use it a good bit to bulk up scrambled eggs and other dishes. I have always used a cup of sour cream and a cup of mayo in mine but next time I make it, I'll try your method with the cottage cheese 😊 Happy Thanksgiving to you both ❤
I just love a man that enjoys Food the way Tom does. It does my heart good.
I make a really excellent Mac and cheese but I make the cheese gravy method, but I like your cottage cheese idea, I might just incorporate some cottage cheese, the next time I make it. Great idea.
And Melissa I love the fact that you always have the recipe and instructions typed out for us to copy. Thank you so much. ❤
Oh my goodness. If this wasn’t Thanksgiving, I would definitely be making this Mac n cheese. It looks so delicious. Thank you for the recipe! Can’t wait to make some for my family. 😋
For those who are just refusing the cottage cheese idea, just give it a shot. Be a little more adventurous with your cooking and eating. It's not like this is some crazy idea that will totally change the taste. It's just added creaminess. I think this whole thing sounds great. I'd pile on the black pepper because I love to see and taste black pepper in my mac and cheese (I like my stuff spicier than y'all so you do), but other than that, this looks pretty amazing. I especially loved that it's baked. The best pasta dishes always are.
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I wonder how it tastes with ricotta cheese? Mmm😋
@@MagaGirlyI'd assume it would be very similar to what's made here, but ricotta does have a bit of a stronger taste than cottage cheese.
@bowed305 This Thanksgiving, I'm going to experiment with Ricotta to see which one I like more.
I love that smile on Tom's face when he says "cottage cheese"!
An ingredient I like in Mac and cheese is a little dry mustard for a little extra zip.
I love cottage cheese so sounds good to me
Tom and Melissa, I am here to stay. A subscriber to your channel.l enjoy all of your videos.Yall are such a sweet couple.l have never made my homemade macaroni this way.I am going to trust the process, and try your recipe.It looks so creamy,cheesy and delicious.Homemade is always the way to go.Mac and cheese 🧀 is my grandkids favorite dish for the holidays and any time as well.Thank you and sweet Melissa for sharing your recipe 🙏. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family 🦃 Sending love all the way from Alabama.❤️
Roll Tide! I am going to make it also, but have to wait until after my bloodwork this week.
Love how you line everything up you use and explain everything. I love your no fail show. Love the meals and I love how visiting your channel is like visiting and old friend. God bless you both!
I had a friend who put cottage cheese in her pimento cheese. It was one of the best pimento cheeses I've ever had. I'll try this!!
Everybody loves Mac and cheese. Thank you for your recipes and thank your beautiful wife for writing them down for us and for being our camera person. God bless you both.❤
I love watching your videos! Kudos on a yummy looking Mac 'n Cheese. Will definitely make!
Because this recipe is so different from the cheese sauce prep, I am going to try it! Sounds and looks great. Most of my macaroni and cheese attempts dry out in the oven. You both do an awesome job and thank you!
Good night ima make this.
Y'all Makin me wanna crawl through the phone grab that dish and run back through 😅😊❤
I really appreciate how you lay out your ingredients and measurements so the recipe is easy to follow.
Now I have to go back to the grocery store!! 😅. Thanks for this recipe. Happy Thanksgiving!
I guess I'm weird but I have never baked my mac& cheese. I boil the macaroni in salty water, get it done, drain, add an offensive amount of butter, I grate an unknown amount of cheddar and a second cheese of whatever I have. I add milk, heavy cream, get it all melty and creamy, my grands think it's the best thing since sliced bread and it's never made the same way twice😂😂😂
I do the same thing! Every recipe gets “tweaked.” My son, on occasion, says, “That was really good! Too bad we’ll never be able to have it again.” 😁
@@LauraMacMillan-cp9yk I know the feeling and when my daughters ask for recipes I'm like well here's the basic but I do this, this and this, they pretty much say never mind😅
😂 I'm the same way, tweak every recipe I use or create my own. I offered to make my sister a specific dish and she told me only if I follow the recipe. I told her, I'm cooking and will make no promises!
I used this recipe & it sure is creamy, it tasted good..
This sounds so good. I personally would substitute the Velveeta cheese with a different kind. Just personal preference. You guys are so fun to watch, and your recipes are great! Keep up the good work!
I do use Velveeta cheese already for Mac n cheese and on top of burgers. I’ll be trying the cottage cheese because I do love cottage cheese. Thanks for a great recipe.
Tom, this Mac n Cheese looks awesome!! I’m definitely going to give this recipe a try. Happy Thanksgiving to y’all !! 😊
This looks so good, i cant wait to make this. Thank you for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving to you and Melissa!!!💙
Hi Tom/Chris and Melissa.. Ronie and cheese!!!..What’s not to love about this comfort dish..I was surprised to see that we make it the same way except I’ve never thot to use cottage cheese..Melissa, never fear.. Tom makes sure you’re not gonna burn your mouth..So sweet and considerate of Tom..When yall get your tummy’s full don’t forget to “Put A Lid On It “…
I love love love y'all recipes! I made your meatloaf and gonna make your corn bread dressing tomorrow along with this recipe. thank y'all so very much for all y'all do
That looks simply scrumptious. I will be making it.
Ok, this is one I will definitely be copying!! I love the idea of adding cottage cheese because it really boosts the protein content and nutrition level. WOW, it looks so delicious!!!😋😋😋
Happy Thanksgiving to you!🦃🍁🦃🍁🦃
-Brenda
Oh YUM! This sounds and looks ahhMAZing! Can't wait to try. I love cottage cheese, and I'll bet no one even knows it is in there!
That looks absolutely amazing!
Creamy..but not sloppy goopy...PERFECT...LOVE YOUR VIDEOS 😊😋😋😋😋
I am super jealous of that strainer I need that! I have never seen one of those
Same!
I just checked. Amazon has them. Type in “large rectangular metal sink strainer,” in the search bar.
I love that strainer!!!
The Best recipe I have seen in my 88 yrs thanks Tom $ Melissa Blessed Thanks giving 💛💚🙏Bodi from Oregon
This looks good 😊. I would guess it would also be really good with cubed up ham too.
Thanks Melissa & Tom
I'm glad there were no eggs in it ...looks yummy 😋
I can totally see how the cottage cheese would make this dish creamy and rich. I don’t care much for ricotta. I love cottage cheese in my lasagna. So creamy. I am definitely going to try adding it to my Mac n cheese.
An absolute winner 🥇 💙😋
Wooowee, that looks scrumptious!!
Thanks so much for watching our channel. We really appreciate that you are at the table with us. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and we hope you have some macaroni and cheese in your future!
Nothing like hot mac and cheese. Especially with Velveeta!
Tom! Love you brother, love your channel! My wife and I always watch you and Melissa. I HAVE to tell you though, it is a sin to use velveeta and a GRAVE sin to use Miracle garbage!! Keep up the great vids just leave that rubbish out please! God bless you brother!
I love cottage cheese...but hate Velveeta. I'm so glad that you don't add flour as you can always taste it. I cook mac and cheese with with eggs and canned evaporated milk. Turns out like a custard (southern way). I bet your dish is wonderful anyway. Cudos to you always.
My stars will you make this for me now...I'm a dairy and pasta foods fanatic!👍😋😄🧀
My mom made awesome mac&cheese.. and my sister makes it the same way. I have tried making it several times without the same results. So I gave up ,and request my sister to make it. I’m going to give your recipe a shot. Looks really 👍 good. I do enjoy your show ❤️
Update: I made this and it is the best Mac and cheese I have ever made. Thank you Tom and Melissa.
Cottage cheese is amazing in pasta dishes. I use it in my lasagna as well, in place of ricotta cheese. It makes it a little healthier. I also put it on top of my spaghetti and stir it in. Surprisingly It melts really well. It’s so good.
We agree with you. It's a nice addition to pasta. Thank you so much for watching our channel. We do appreciate that.
A little tip on the cottage cheese... you can blend it up smooth and have a great result too... my mom used to use it in her lasagne asking with ricotta cheese... was hard to feed 9 kids and my parents too!! yum!
such a cute grin when HE gave you a bite
Well, I know I'm a little biased, but I totally agree. He really is cute!
Maybe some day I might try it,but my Dad made a baked Mac and cheese that won all the taste tests. He used cubed sharp cheddar cheese,milk and 2 eggs ,salt and pepper. Might be how the Eastern shore of Md. cooked . Grew up on a farm and ate good but it was simple food.
I'm not s fan of cottage cheese, but I trusted you. My husband raved about it! I actually really like it too!
That's a lot of cheese 😮
I love cottage cheese, I even put it in my fruit smoothies for protein.
Happy Thanksgiving 2023 😊🧡🦃🍂🍃🍁 Wonderful side dish Mac and cheese very comforting ome of my favorites ... So delicious and yummy ! 😋
I need to try this. Reminds of when my mom used to put a layer of cottage cheese, sometimes ricotta too, in her lasagna. It was so good!!! Your mac n cheese looks so cheesy and mouthwatering.... Thank you!!!
Cubed cream cheese is great in Mac and cheese also.
I als like how he scrapes the bowls, etc. so he gets every little bit of flavor...
Grew up with Velveeta in the 50’s. It wasn’t til I left home at 20 and moved away did I know that there was any other cheese! Love your channel❤️. Happy Thanksgiving.
Looks delish…and yes with cottage cheese.
G'day from Australia 🇦🇺
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I love Mac n cheese
I can’t wait to try this! I have a lasagna recipe that calls for cottage cheese. It’s delicious, and it’s the only lasagna recipe I use. The cottage cheese blends and melts perfectly with the ricotta cheese.
A must try for sure. Thanks
Wishing you and Melissa a happy Thanksgiving
Enjoy your videos and have tried many of your recipes. I like how you teach us. Have a blessed Thanksgiving. So very Thankful for our Lord Jesus Christ and the sacrifice He made for us
If anyone thinks the cottage cheese will be lumpy or ppl will not like it they can blend it in the blender or food processor till smooth. I will deff be using it in mine when I make this recipe. TFS you all rock the recipes we love
I am in my 70es and back in the day we used evaporated milk to make Mac and cheese with. I like the Daisy brand cottage cheese better than the Breakstone because it doesn’t have any preservatives in it.
This looks yummy, and a recipe that I will be making. Just add some green beans and a dinner salad for a complete meatless meal.
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Tom! I just “ love” your shirt!! I bet Melissa has one too?! Awesome! I always get excited to sit at y’all’s table “through the miles”! 😄👍. Let me hush n watch the video now! I love Mac n cheese!
My son & brother-in-law hate mac & cheese. My sisters and I love it...
Jen and I made this tonight. I will definitely make again! Btw, my biggest casserole dish wasn’t big enough. I’m going to pour what wouldn’t fit into a smaller casserole and take to the neighbor. She will love it!
I used the jumbo size Macaroni noodles because I am like you. I like it when the cheese gets inside of the noodles.
I like your channel. Your receipes seem easier and still very tasty. Keep them coming.Thank you both many blessings .
I made this tonight to go with meatloaf and roasted beets. It turned out excellent! The recipe is very close to the one I make, and yes, I also use Velveeta. Can't make good mac and cheese without it. The cottage cheese was a new one on me and it is now a keeper! I grated my own cheeses, varieties that I like. I'll have to portion some out and freeze it because I know I won't be able to stay out of it. Once again, a great recipe!