Creamy Macaroni & Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup cottage cheese (not low fat)
2 cups milk (also not low fat)
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pinch cayenne
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb grated cheddar cheese (sharp or extra sharp)
1 cup uncooked macaroni
1/2 cup pastrami (cooked) (optional)
1 cup corn (optional)
1 cup broccoli (optional)
1 cup soybeans (optional)

Preparation

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Use 1 Tbsp butter to grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
Combine cottage cheese, milk, and seasonings in the blender (or food processor) or by hand.
Mix noodles, milk mixture, and all but 1 cup of the grated cheddar together.
Add any optional ingredients in and mix.
Pour into greased baking pan.
Cover with foil; bake for 30 minutes.
Remove foil, stir, top with remaining cheddar, bake 30 more minutes uncovered.
Allow to cool 15 minutes before serving (or burn your mouth).
Easily doubles in a 9x13 pan.