This high-protein cottage cheese mac and cheese is both creamy and satisfying. It’s a great option for those looking to boost their protein intake. Everything seasoning adds a fun twist.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup high protein elbow pasta, such as Banza ® elbows chickpea pasta
- 1/2 cup high protein cottage cheese, such as Good Culture ®
- 1 ounce Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 ounce Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Cheddar cheese powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons high protein 2% milk, such as Fa!rlife ®
- 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons everything seasoning blend
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until tender with a bite, about 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a food processor or high-powered blender add cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, Cheddar cheese powder, Worcestershire, Dijon, and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Drain pasta, and return pasta to pan. Pour in cheese sauce. Add everything bagel seasoning; stir to combine. Serve immediately.
