Description
This High Protein Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese recipe is a creamy, nutritious twist on a classic comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (freshly grated preferred)
- 2 cups milk or milk alternative
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the elbow macaroni. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for about one minute, stirring constantly to form a roux. Slowly add the milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Lower the heat and stir in the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all the cheese melts into a creamy sauce with a smooth texture.
- Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and gently fold until the pasta is thoroughly coated in the creamy, cheesy mixture.
- Serve immediately for the best creamy texture, or transfer to an airtight container for meal prep and refrigerate.
Notes
- This dish reheats beautifully.
- Customize with your choice of spices or additional ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: High Protein Cottage Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food