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Protein Mac and cheese bowl

High Protein Mac and Cheese

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
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Ingredients:  

  • 3.5 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup unflavoured protein powder (optional)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbs cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt

Topping

  • 1/2 cup panko
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chives, sliced
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Instructions: 

  • Cook the elbow macaroni. Drain and set off to the side
  • In a blender or food processor, blend together cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, milk, protein powder, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
  • Pour cheese mixture into a sauce pan and bring to a boil and the reduce to a simmer. Allow the sauce to thicken for 3 minutes.
  • Pour cheese sauce over noodles and stir.
  • In a pan placed over medium heat, add in olive oil followed by panko crumbs. Toast until golden brown.
  • Serve mac and cheese and top with toasted panko, cheddar, and chives. Enjoy that one folks!