Description
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.
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
Directions
- 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.
