High Protein Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese

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4.3

45 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    417 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch

  • Cuisine

    American

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.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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
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Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 Information

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Serving 1/4 recipe Calories 417kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 397mg (17%) Potassium 93mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 417 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 recipe
Calories 417kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 397mg 17%
Potassium 93mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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