High Protein Mac and Cheese
This High Protein Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and packed with protein from cottage cheese, protein milk, and high-protein pasta. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Servings: 6
Cost: $7.50, $1.25 per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz high-protein pasta
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1½ cups protein milk
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Cook 12 oz high-protein pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a blender, combine 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1½ cups protein milk, and 1 cup cottage cheese. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into the same pot used for the pasta.
- Whisk in 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, and ¼ tsp paprika.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2–3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
If you are not serving this immediately, I recommend adding ½ cup extra of milk as the pasta will soak up the liquid as it sits.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
When reheating, add additional milk to thin the sauce back out.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 832mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 408mg | Iron: 6mg
