Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 16 oz large elbow macaroni
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups Fiesta blend cheese
• 1.5 lbs Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 24 oz cottage cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 stick melted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Boil macaroni with salt for 6 minutes until al dente, then drain.
3. In a large bowl, combine Fiesta blend cheese, Velveeta cheese, cottage cheese, melted butter, pepper, and paprika.
4. Add drained macaroni to the cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Pour in milk and half and half, stirring until creamy. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
6. Transfer mixture to a greased baking pan, sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
7. Bake for 40 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly browned.
8. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness!