The Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese

This meal can be made the night before and then popped into the oven, when you get home. Add a salad and dinner rolls and you are all set.

8 ounces elbow macaroni
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
12 ounce container small curd cottage cheese
8 ounce container sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.
3. In 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together the macaroni, Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden. If you are preparing this ahead and refrigerating the casserole, increase your cooking time to 45 minutes.