High-Protein Mac and Cheese
Creamy, comforting mac and cheese boosted with cottage cheese for a shocking protein upgrade. Tastes exactly like the classic, with nearly double the protein.
10mPrep
20mCook
4Servings
390Calories
36gProtein
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Ingredients
- elbow macaroni or chickpea pasta
- cottage cheese (low-fat)
- sharp cheddar, shredded
- milk (1%)
- Dijon mustard
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
- salt
- black pepper
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni or chickpea pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat)
- 1.5 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 0.5 cup milk (1%)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta per package directions. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining.
- Blend cottage cheese, milk, Dijon, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Return pasta to pot over low heat. Add cottage cheese blend.
- Stir in shredded cheddar gradually until melted and creamy.
- Add reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
- Serve immediately.