Description
A healthier twist on classic mac and cheese, using high protein cottage cheese for a nutritious boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups high protein cottage cheese
- 8 ounces pasta (macaroni, whole grain, or gluten-free)
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 2 cups whole milk (or skim/plant-based milk)
- 2 tablespoons butter (or olive/avocado oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup toasted breadcrumbs (or crushed nuts/seeds)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions for al dente.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and allow it to thicken for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the cottage cheese and grated cheddar cheese to the thickened sauce, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Drain the pasta and fold it into the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- For a crunchy topping, transfer to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 to 15 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
You can add cooked vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, comfort food, high protein, vegetarian recipe
