High Protein Mac and Cheese: 35g Protein, 480 Cal (Cottage Cheese Trick)

Name: High Protein Mac and Cheese: 35g Protein, 480 Cal (Cottage Cheese Trick)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 160 g Elbow macaroni (or penne); 200 g Low-fat cottage cheese; 50 g Sharp cheddar, shredded; 0.25 cup Unsweetened almond milk; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 0.5 tsp Garlic powder; 0.25 tsp Onion powder; 0.25 tsp Smoked paprika; 1 pinch Salt and pepper; 2 tbsp Panko breadcrumbs; 1 spray Cooking spray

High Protein Mac and Cheese: 35g Protein, 480 Cal (Cottage Cheese Trick) from CrossFit BC. Creamy, silky mac and cheese with 35g protein and 480 calories per bowl. The cottage cheese sauce makes it rich without the fat hit. Ready in 25 minutes.

Course:: Main Course
Cuisine:: American
Prep time:: 5 min
Cook time:: 20 min
Total time:: 25 min
Servings:: 2
Ingredients:: 11 items
Per serving:: 480 kcal, 35g protein, 52g carbs, 14g fat

What you need: 160 g Elbow macaroni (or penne), 200 g Low-fat cottage cheese, 50 g Sharp cheddar, shredded, 0.25 cup Unsweetened almond milk, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 0.5 tsp Garlic powder, 0.25 tsp Onion powder, 0.25 tsp Smoked paprika, 1 pinch Salt and pepper, 2 tbsp Panko breadcrumbs, 1 spray Cooking spray.

How it comes together: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water. While pasta cooks, blend cottage cheese, almond milk, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until completely smooth. Return the drained pasta to the pot over low heat. Pour in the blended cottage cheese sauce and stir to coat.

This recipe comes from the CFBC Test Kitchen, where our coaches cook the meals we actually recommend to members training five to seven days a week. Every recipe lists real ingredients, real timings, and the protein and calorie numbers we use when we build nutrition plans in Olympic Village.