Fit Mitten Kitchen · by Ashley Walterhouse★ 5.0 (2)
Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese
NUTRITION · PER SERVING20M COOK
CAL 18%·PRO 34%
CARBS 46G52% OF CAL
2G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC42G OTHER2G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 12G31% OF CAL
6G SAT7G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A protein-packed twist on mac and cheese using cottage cheese for creaminess and high protein content. Smooth and comforting, ready in 20 minutes. A healthier weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 16 ounces short pasta (I used large elbows)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (I used 4% milkfat)
- 2 cups milk (I used unsweetened cashew milk, but another dairy free or 2% milk works)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (used from a block)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch ((see notes))
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional, but adds a touch of color and flavor)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar ((taste test, see notes))
- red pepper flakes or cracked black pepper (for serving)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 20M
CAL 18%·PRO 34%
CARBS 46G52% OF CAL
2G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC42G OTHER2G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 12G31% OF CAL
6G SAT7G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 514mg
- Total sugar
- 2g
- Added sugar
- ≥0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 162mg
- Calcium
- 211mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 514MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.