Protein Mac and Cheese
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A protein-rich mac and cheese made with cottage cheese and three types of cheese for a creamy sauce. High in protein while maintaining comfort-food appeal. Satisfying as a standalone dinner.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 lb protein pasta of choice ((or regular pasta))
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg ((optional))
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar
- Cooking spray
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 50M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 40m
- Sodium
- 529mg
- Total sugar
- 6g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 679mg
- Calcium
- 450mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 529MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.