Easy No-Boil Macaroni and Cheese

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese

1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese

4 tablespoons butter

water to cover

bread crumbs

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a deep 2 quart casserole dish.

Mix macaroni, cheese, and cottage cheese in a large bowl. Pour water into the dish just to cover noodles and cheese. Dot with butter. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over top.

Bake until macaroni is tender, and cheese is melted, about 1 hour.