A lighter twist on the classic, made with creamy cottage cheese and packed with 22 grams of protein per serving. A comfort food that fuels you up and still tastes great.
High Protein Macaroni & Cheese
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup Cottage cheese
- 1 Tbsp Pasta water (reserved from cooking pasta)
- 1 cup Cubed cheese (cheddar reccomended)
- ⅓ cup Milk
- 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
- ¼ tsp Garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp Paprika
- ⅛ tsp Onion powder
- Salt & Pepper
- 8 oz Dry pasta, cooked
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium pan over medium heat, combine the cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon pasta water, cubed cheddar cheese, and milk.
- Stir continuously until all the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix well until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss with cooked pasta or use as a cheese sauce base.
NOTES
Macros will vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 22gFat: 14g
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