Description
A nutritious twist on the classic mac and cheese with added protein.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: high protein baked mac and cheese, healthy mac and cheese, protein-rich pasta