Macaroni Cheese Deluxe

8 oz package macaroni (2 cups)
2 c. small curd cottage cheese
1 c. sour cream
1 slightly beaten egg
3/4 tsp. salt
dash pepper
2 c. sharp cheddar cheese

Cook macaroni according to directions on package, drain well.  Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, egg, salt and pepper (I usually add more salt and pepper and some garlic powder).  Add cheese and mix well.  Stir in cooked macaroni.  Put into a greased 9x9 pan (double for very full 9x13).  Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.  Towards the end of baking I usually sprinkle crushed crackers combined with melted margarine over the macaroni and bake until brown.

(From Vicki S.)