Festive Macaroni and Cheese

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Difficulty: easy Prep Time: More than 15 Minutes Total Time: More than 1 hour

2 1/2 cups macaroni
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
1/2 lb processed cheese, cubed
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
2/3 cup sour cream
1 1/3 cups cottage cheese
2 cups old cheddar cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs

After cooking macaroni, drain and place in a 2 1/2-qt. greased casserole dish. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour, mixing well. Add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Add processed cheese, salt and sugar, mixing well. Mix in sour cream and cottage cheese. Pour sauce over macaroni and mix well. Sprinkle cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs over top and bake at 350ºF for 45-50 min., or freeze for baking later.