Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 cups water
  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch* (for thickening)
  • 12 ounces small curd cottage cheese (4% milkfat)
  • 12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (about 3 cups)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Instruction

  • In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and boil for 6-7 minutes. It should still be very firm.
  • Drain the macaroni and return it to the pan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and arrowroot starch. Pour this into the macaroni.
  • Add the cottage cheese and cheddar cheese.
  • With the pan over medium-low heat, stir constantly until the cheese has completely melted and is smooth (about 5-7 minutes).
  • Serve immediately.