Guilt Free Mac & Cheese

Jake and I really like this, but our kids don't really eat it. But they don't really eat regular mac & cheese either. Healthy option!

1/2 cup milk

1 cup cottage cheese

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

2 T grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp salt

pepper to taste

3 cups cooked elbow macaroni (1 1/2 cups dry)

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Ham (optional)

In blender, combine milk, cottage cheese, onion, Parm. cheese, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth.  Pour into bowl; stir in macaroni and 1/4 cup cheddar cheese. (Can put in Ham).  Put in 1-qt baking dish (greased).  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Cover and bake at 350 for 30 mins.  Uncover, bake 5-10 mins longer until edges are bubbly.