Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese (High Protein!)

Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese (High Protein!)

from laurenfitfoodie.com
20 min
6 servings

This high protein Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food lightened up! This classic mac has a creamy, rich sauce and over 13 grams of protein per serving! No one will ever believe the secret ingredient and they will be asking for this recipe non-stop!

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. elbow macaroni
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese (180g) (whole milk)
  • 3/4 cup milk (180g) (2%)
  • 1.5 Tbsp cornstarch (12g)
  • 3 oz. sharp cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp sweet paprika, salt & pepper
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (14g)
  • 1 oz. parmesan cheese (freshly shredded or grated )

Directions

  1. 1

    Add water to a pot and bring to a boil. Salt to taste. Once boiling, add pasta and cook according to package directions. Then rinse, drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a blender or with an immersion blender, combine the cottage cheese, milk, cornstarch, cheddar cheese, and seasonings. Blend until the sauce is creamy and smooth.

  3. 3

    Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once almost melted, transfer the cheese sauce to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and has thickened some.

  4. 4

    Allow the cheese sauce to cool down some (wait until it's done bubbling), then add the macaroni in. Then remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese.

  5. 5

    Taste and add any additional salt, pepper or seasoning to taste. Sprinkle with more parmesan cheese to serve and enjoy!