High Protein Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese
This cottage cheese mac and cheese cooks up in under 30 minutes and is packed with 22 grams of protein. It's rich, creamy and the perfect family-friendly meal for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni noodles
- 1 cup full fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 1 Tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, add the cottage cheese, milk, cheddar cheese, arrowroot powder, garlic powder, paprika and black pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- In a separate large skillet or saucepan pour the cheese sauce into it and heat over medium-low for about 8-10 minutes, whisking occasionally until the cheese sauce is heated and thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to fully coat the pasta. The sauce might seem thin at first but it’ll start to thicken as it sits for a few minutes. Taste and add any additional seasonings if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g