High Protein Mac and Cheese

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

3 ½ 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

1/2 cup panko

1 tbs olive oil

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup chives, sliced

Directions

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!