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High Protein Mac and Cheese

A creamy and delicious mac and cheese packed with protein, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz whole wheat elbow macaroni
Cheese Sauce
  • 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Topping
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp melted butter

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Prepare Cheese Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the low-fat cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, almond milk, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
  2. Whisk the mixture until smooth and heated through, about 5 minutes.
Combine and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce and mix well.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the whole wheat breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top of the mac and cheese.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra protein, consider adding cooked chicken or turkey to the mac and cheese mixture before baking.

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