Whipped Cottage Cheese Mac & Cheese: A Creamy, Protein-Packed Delight!
A creamy and delicious mac and cheese recipe made with whipped cottage cheese, offering a high-protein twist on a classic comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup whipped cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whipped cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your creamy, high-protein mac and cheese!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon or sautéed vegetables.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg