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High Protein Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese

A creamy and delicious mac and cheese recipe packed with protein from cottage cheese, perfect for a nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni or any pasta of choice
Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup cottage cheese low-fat or regular
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for flavor
  • 1/2 cup milk can use almond milk for a lighter option
  • 1 tbsp butter for richness
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
Topping
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs for crunch
  • 1 tbsp olive oil to mix with bread crumbs

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Prepare Cheese Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Combine and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce, stirring until the pasta is well coated.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs with olive oil and sprinkle over the top of the pasta.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to add cooked vegetables or proteins like chicken or turkey for extra nutrition.

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