Mables Mac n Cheese

Mable Clarke, the creator of this baked mac and cheese recipe, is a cook and activist from South Carolina who serves this dish at a monthly fish fry she started to save her church. "One thing I dislike is dry macaroni," says Clarke, so she makes plenty of custard for her version of this classic. "When people taste it, they say, 'Oooh, this macaroni!'"

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat elbow macaroni
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt