High Protein Mac and Cheese
A nutritious twist on classic mac and cheese, enriched with high-quality proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein, Vegetarian (optional chicken)
Ingredients
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- 8 oz macaroni pasta
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions for about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Make the cheese mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, milk, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Combine the pasta and chicken: Gently fold in the cooked macaroni and optional shredded chicken.
- Transfer the mixture into a prepared baking dish and bake at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra crispy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan before baking. Add spices like paprika for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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