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High Protein Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese

High Protein Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese

Cost $5, save $7

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 10 Min
  • 1 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 1/2 cup high protein elbow pasta, such as Banza

  • Cheese

    • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
    • 🧀 1 ounce Cheddar cheese, grated
    • 🧀 1/2 ounce Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated
    • 1 tablespoon Cheddar cheese powder

  • Milk

    • 🥛 2 tablespoons high protein 2% milk, such as Fa!rlife

  • Condiments

    • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
    • 🥫 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • Seasoning

    • 2 teaspoons everything seasoning blend

STEPS

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until tender with a bite, about 7 minutes.

2

Meanwhile, in a food processor or high-powered blender, add cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, Cheddar cheese powder, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.

3

Drain pasta, and return pasta to the pan. Pour in cheese sauce. Add everything bagel seasoning; stir to combine. Serve immediately.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

1122

Calories

  • 62
    Protein
  • 156
    Carbs
  • 28
    Fats

💡 Use a high-protein pasta, such as chickpea or lentil pasta, to further boost protein content.Serve immediately to enjoy the creamy texture before it thickens.Customize the seasoning blend to suit your taste—add chili flakes for a spicy kick!