Macaroni and Cheese Deluxe...

Crispy and brown on top...

...rich and creamy inside.

Ingredients:

1 8oz pkg elbow macaroni

2 cups cream style cottage cheese (small curd)

1 cup sour cream

1 egg (beaten)

1 tsp salt

Dash of cracked black pepper

¾ cup Velveeta grated or cut in smallish cubes

1 ½  cups shredded cheddar cheese (divide: 1 cup and reserve ½ cup for top)

Directions:

Cook macaroni as directed on package.  While it is cooking place all remaining ingredients in a large bowl (but reserve ½ cup of the shredded cheddar for top), and stir just till blended.  Drain the macaroni and then stir it into other ingredients.  Turn all into a greased casserole.  Top with remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and bake at 350° F for 45 min.

This is a recipe my mother used to make.  I've been making it for as long as I can remember, and it is a family favorite.