family favorite :: jan's mac & cheese

~ jan ~

is my dear friend

is an incredible mother

was my midwife

{she witnessed the births of my 3 babies}

is "fairy godmother" to my kids

lives in the woods

is extremely funny

carries flares in her car

gives sage advice

reads my blog

{hi, jan!}

she also makes a mean mac & cheese.

...and that mac & cheese recipe

is right here for you to enjoy.

jan's mac & cheese

1 lb of pasta

{cooked al dente}

2 eggs

8 oz (1 cup) plain yogurt

8 oz (1 cup) cottage cheese

lots of grated cheddar cheese

salt & pepper to taste

directions:

cook pasta following package directions.

drain & cool.

preheat oven to 350°

butter a large, covered casserole dish.

in a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with

 eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese, salt & pepper.

stir to combine well,

then add grated cheddar.

pour into buttered casserole dish.

bake covered for 30 - 40 minutes.

serve with lots of steamed, buttery broccoli.

variation:

i like to add several cheeses.

tonight, our mac & cheese had

fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and jack cheese

in addition to the cheddar.

this mac & cheese is quite good with

sriracha hot sauce on top.

we love you, jan!

♥