Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

MM didn’t like the sharp cheddar and wanted milder cheese. Try adding tuna/salmon , bacon or cauliflower rice or broccoli rice next time. PPGG and I enjoyed

Step 1 Heat oven to 375 degrees and position an oven rack in upper third of oven. Use 1 tablespoon butter to grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan. Step 2 In a blender, purée cottage cheese, milk, mustard, cayenne, nutmeg and salt and pepper. Reserve ¼ cup grated Cheddar for topping. In a large bowl, combine remaining grated Cheddar, milk mixture and uncooked pasta. Pour into prepared pan, cover tightly with foil and bake 30 minutes. Step 3 Uncover pan, stir gently, sprinkle with reserved cheese and dot with remaining tablespoon butter. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes more, until browned. Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

Blend cottage cheese and maybe add a little cream cheese. Use evaporated milk and sharp white cheddar. Go easy on the salt... Salt to taste. Needs more liquid and /or par cook the pasta.