Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.

Reserve 1/2 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese for later use Mix mild Cheddar cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and egg together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.

Stir cooked macaroni into cheese mixture.

Pour macaroni mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with the reserved 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, 40 minutes.

Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.