I double-dog-dare you.....

.....to try this recipe. It's from a cute little popcorn cookbook I have(cleverly titled, "Popcorn"). The book is full of super yummy savory and sweet popcorn recipes(like chile-lime-tequila popcorn, curry corn, chai-spiced popcorn and mocha latte corn) but also has a few main course recipes that are a little over the top. One of them is this intriguing(though slightly unappealing) recipe. Any one up for the challenge?

MAC AND CHEESE WITH POPCORN TOPPING

8 ounces elbow macaroni

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

12 ounces small curd cottage cheese

8 ounces sour cream

1/2 cup milk

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

4 cups freshly popped corn

1/3 cup butter,melted

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Preheat oven to 350.

Cook and drain the macaroni.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheeses, sour cream, milk, mustard, salt/pepper, and cayenne; stir well. Pour the drained macaroni into the cheese mixture and stir until blended. Transfer everything to a 9 by 13 baking dish.

Put the popcorn into a large bowl and crush it slightly with the back of a wooden spoon. Pour in the melted butter and parsley, stir well.

Sprinkle the popcorn mixture over the pasta and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Serves 6