Protein Packed Mac & Cheese
Prep Time
15mins
Time to Table
15mins
Servings
3
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bite-sized dried pasta
- 1/2 cup Daisy Cottage Cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bite-sized dried pasta
- 1/2 cup Daisy Cottage Cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Combine the cottage cheese, milk, melted butter, cornstarch, cheddar cheese, and seasonings in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the cheese sauce into a skillet and heat over medium-low heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly, stirring often.
- Drain the pasta and stir into the cheese sauce.
- Add additional seasoning to taste if desired.
- Calories:548
- Cholesterol:56
- Dietary Fiber:3
- Protein:26
- Sodium:612
- Total Carbohydrates:64
- Total Fat:20