Description
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this Irresistible Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese. This healthier twist on the classic dish features rich flavors of cheese combined with the creamy goodness of cottage cheese, resulting in a luscious, protein-packed meal that everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this mac and cheese is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups pasta (elbow macaroni or your choice)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked vegetables (e.g., spinach or broccoli)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the milk until well combined.
- Incorporate the cottage cheese into the milk mixture, stirring until smooth and heated through (do not boil).
- Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese while stirring until melted and combined.
- Mix in the cooked pasta thoroughly until each piece is coated with sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding any cooked vegetables if desired before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg