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High Protein Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese

Cottage cheese mac and cheese is creamy, packed with protein, and even the pickiest eaters will love it! 
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Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 418 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Dry Chickpea Pasta or pasta of choice, chickpea has more fiber and protein than traditional pasta
  • 1 2/3 cup Cottage Cheese I used 4%
  • 1/2 cup Skim Milk or milk of choice- this has more protein than plant based
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ cup Mozzarella
  • 2/3 Cup Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast Optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare your pasta according to the package. Drain and set aside.
  • Add cottage cheese, skim milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend on high until creamy.
  • Pour cottage cheese mixture into a pan on low heat.
  • Add mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and nutritional yeast to the pan.
  • Stir until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour cooked pasta into the pan and stir until evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle more cheese on top as desired.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  1. If cheese sauce is too thick, add 1-2 tbsp more milk.
  2. If your sauce is too thin, add in 1 tbsp cornstarch to thicken it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 34gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 862mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 9gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 461IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 388mgIron: 6mg
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