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The summer after I graduated high school, before heading off to college I spent a few weeks with a friend of mine in the outskirts of Milwaukee Wisconsin. To this day I can still remember how breathtakingly beautiful the land was – miles and miles of farm land like I had never seen before! I remember my friend being especially excited that we were home for the Cheese Curd Festival so she could introduce me to “how all cheese should taste.” I admit – I didn’t understand what the big deal was… that is until I tasted it. It is true what they say – there is simply nothing like Wisconsin Cheese.
Great Midwest® Cheeses are Wisconsin-made, artisan cheeses hand-crafted in small batches, using only the purest, certified hormone-free milk for a smooth, natural flavor. No matter what you are putting these delicious cheeses on – from casseroles to cheesecake – every bite has that delicious taste of real Wisconsin Cheese. One of our absolute favorites – the 2- Year Sharp Cheddar – can be paired with some super smoky bacon for a flavor that can’t be beat, especially on my favorite grown-up grilled cheese sandwich. Even hundreds of miles and many years later – with one bite I am suddenly that young girl enjoying my summer in Wisconsin again!
Great tasting cheese makes all the difference – even in the most traditional recipes. The holidays are coming soon and I’m already planning some of our favorite dishes for visiting friends and family. My grandmother’s macaroni and cheese recipe has always been a hit, so I’ll be making it again this year with our favorite cheeses from Great Midwest Cheese. I wanted to share it with you and hope that you love it every bit as much as we do. Enjoy!
Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
1 (7oz) pkg. elbow ready-cut macaroni
2 cups small curd light cottage cheese
1 cup light sour cream
1 slightly beaten egg
¾ tsp. salt
Dash pepper
6 oz. Great Western Cheese mild cheddar (can use sharp if preferred)
2 oz. Great Western Cheese Colby jack
1 oz. Great Western Cheese swiss
Paprika
Preparation
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well.
Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, egg, salt and pepper.
Add shredded cheese, mixing well.
Stir in cooked macaroni.
Turn into a greased 9x9x2 inch baking dish.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake in 400 degree oven for 45 minutes, covered.
Test for doneness in middle. If not almost firm, uncover and cook for 15 minutes more or until done.
Serves 6 – 8
Enjoy!
This holiday season you can upgrade your meals with the unmatched taste of Great Midwest Cheeses. Their delicious cheeses are perfect for cooking all of your holiday favorites or even just simply sliced up to snack on and enjoy with your favorite crackers.
Megan B says
YUM
Tracy Robertson says
OMG, it looks so good!
Donnas says
I checked out their cheeses and found a recipe for Crispy Loaded Hasselback Potato Bites. Damn they look good. 🙂
Julie Wood says
I want to make this recipe for Mac and Cheese. My whole family loves homemade mac and cheese!
Elena says
Looks so yummy! Thank you for the recipe
Laurence Price says
Their recipes look very good.
Calvin F. says
Wuld be heaven to a cheese lover!
heather says
I have never made this at home and now i so want to thank you for sharing this one.
Barrie says
I’m from Wisconsin and visit a few times a year as I still have family there. We always have to purchase cheese to take back with us! I love the other ingredients in this mac and cheese, sounds very creamy.
Taylor Foster says
Looks delicious!
Darren Scrubb says
Quite an interesting recipe for sure.
Melissa Storms says
I have never used swiss in a mac and cheese recipe but that sounds wonderful.
Cheryl says
Macaroni and cheese is some of the best comfort food.
Kelly Kimmell says
Love Mac & Cheese, this looks simply delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Linda Szymoniak says
Today is my middle daughter’s birthday, and while I bought a ham to make her for dinner tonight, she asked me last night if I was making homemade mac and cheese. Apparently she REALLY wants that, too. I’ll have to give this recipe a try. It definitely sounds like something we’d like.
Jessica W. says
Those cheeses look so delicious. Would love to try this dish.
Lisa Ehrman says
This looks great! I love homemade mac and cheese!
Tanya Ford-McKiver says
Looks so delicious, its got my mouth watering and tummy growling
Audrey Stewart says
I will try this recipe. I am from the south and I have grown up on Mac & Cheese.
Dana Rodriguez says
That looks so good. I will be making this soon!
Abigail Gibson says
Recipe looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Nancy says
This recipe looks delicious and cheesy!
Christian Alejandro says
It looks like ti takes more effort that it really does.
Leah Shumack says
Wisconsin cheese is definitely the best!! That’s my splurge present to myself every holiday season! Gotta have the good stuff!
Bryan Vice says
We love homemade Mac & Cheese havent tried this yet though thank you for sharing
Lisa Walker says
Thanks for the recipe! I have attempted to make homemade mac and cheese but it didn’t turn out well. I’m going to try this one!
Jerry Marquardt says
Your special Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe looks especially yummy I will be making this over this weekend, it looks so delicious.
Becca says
I love mac and cheese. This recipe sounds amazing!
Natalie says
Mac and cheese is one of my favorite foods! I would love to try this recipe.
Jen Rodrigues says
I would love to try and make this at home. I love mac and cheese and Have always wanted to try homemade version over the box. Thanks for sharing.
Judy hunting says
This looks delicious, I’ll have to try it
Sally Wilsey says
This looks so appetizing. My Granddaughter loves Mac and Cheese and mostly the cheese. This is definately a keeper recipe for her. Thank you for posting.
MaryAnn says
This sounds really good!
Mary Gardner says
This looks really good. I have never used cottage cheese in mac and cheese so this will be something new for me!
Brandon Sparks says
This looks and sounds amazing.. I am going to have to make this for the family. Thanks
MichelleS says
That is a LOT of cheese, my daughter would be over the moon.
Julie Hawkins says
I want to try this recipe. It looks so good!
Carolyn Daley says
I love mac and cheese. I will have to try your recipe soon.
Dee Johnson says
Yum! I love that this recipe has 3 kinds of cheeses. It would make such a great comfort dish.
shelly peterson says
This looks delicious. I have never made homemade mac n cheese before. I will have to try this.