Olive Garden Mac And Cheese Recipe
Follow this Olive Garden Mac And Cheese Recipe ingredients and directions to make the perfect Mac And Cheese like Olive Garden restaurant.
Equipment & Tools
- Microwave
- Microwave-Safe Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring Spoon
- Blender
- 2 (1 1/2 Quart) Baking Dish
- Oven
- Serving Plate
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup Finely Chopped White Onion
- 4 tbsp Minced Fresh Parsley
- 7 cups Amazon Fresh Cooked Elbow Macaroni, Recommended
- 3 ½ cups CABOT Shredded Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese, Recommended
- 3 ½ cups Daisy 2% Cottage Cheese, Recommended
- 1 cup Evaporated Milk
- 2 tsp Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard, Recommended
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Start by microwaving the chopped onion in a microwave-safe bowl on high for about two minutes or until it becomes tender. Then, drain any excess liquid.
- Add the cooked elbow macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, and minced fresh parsley to the bowl with the cooked onion. Mix them together.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the evaporated milk, cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Blend until you get a smooth and creamy mixture.
- Pour the creamy mixture from the blender into the bowl with the macaroni mixture. Stir everything together until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Grease two (1 1/2-quart) baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Pour the mac and cheese mixture into the greased baking dish, making sure it's evenly spread.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Place the baking dish, uncovered, in the preheated oven. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the top turns a light golden brown.
- Carefully remove the mac and cheese from the oven, and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade Olive Garden mac and cheese!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 386kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 45.9g (15%)Protein: 34.8g (70%)Fat: 5.7g (9%)Saturated Fat: 3.2g (20%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 25mg (8%)Sodium: 1171mg (51%)Potassium: 355mg (10%)Fiber: 1.9g (8%)Sugar: 5.8g (6%)Calcium: 474mg (47%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
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