5.0 from 9 votes
Mac and Cheese with Cottage Cheese
Creamy homemade mac and cheese with cottage cheese made on the stovetop in 20 minutes. Kid-friendly and packed with protein.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 474 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch* for thickening
- 12 ounces small curd cottage cheese 4% milkfat
- 12 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese about 3 cups
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add the elbow macaroni and boil for 6-7 minutes. It should still be very firm. Drain the macaroni and return it to the pan. 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and cornstarch. Pour this into the macaroni. 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 2 tablespoons cornstarch*
- Add the cottage cheese, cheddar cheese and garlic salt. 12 ounces small curd cottage cheese, 12 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- With the pan over medium-low heat, stir constantly until the cheese has completely melted and is smooth (about 5-7 minutes).
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Notes
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the mac and cheese. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
- The original recipe called for 16 ounces of macaroni. I reduced the amount of macaroni to make the dish creamier. You can add up to 8 more ounces of pasta if needed. It's a great way to make this dish serve more. Please note it won't be as cheesy though.
- Use arrowroot or tapioca starch if you don't have cornstarch.
- Whole milk gives the creamiest mac 'n cheese, but 2% or skim milk will work as well.
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the mac and cheese. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition Information
Calories
474kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
769mg
(32%)
Potassium
279mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
746IU
(15%)
Calcium
531mg
(53%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 746IU | 15% |
| Calcium | 531mg | 53% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.