Description
A creamy and satisfying mac and cheese packed with protein, perfect for quick meals or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the low-fat milk over medium heat.
- Add the cheeses, stirring until fully melted and combined.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix until well coated.
- Serve immediately or portion for meal prep.
Notes
Add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for extra nutrition. This dish can be customized with different proteins or spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 28mg