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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Makes 6 to 8 servings

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup cottage cheese (not low-fat)
• 2 cups milk (not nonfat)
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• Pinch cayenne
• Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound sharp or extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 pound elbow pasta, uncooked

Heat oven to 375 degrees and position an oven rack in upper third of oven. Use 1 tablespoon butter to butter a 9-inch round or square baking pan.

In a blender, puree cottage cheese, milk, mustard, cayenne, nutmeg and salt and pepper together. Reserve 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese for topping. In a large bowl, combine remaining grated cheese, milk mixture and uncooked pasta. Pour into prepared pan, cover tightly with foil and bake 30 minutes.

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.

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