Description
A delicious twist on classic mac and cheese, this recipe incorporates cottage cheese for added protein and creaminess, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the cottage cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the mixture until it’s warmed through, then add the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni, mixing well to ensure that every piece is coated. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a balanced meal, serve with poppy seed bread or a side salad. Add steamed vegetables like broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg