Baked Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese

• 份量: 6 servings
• 總時間: 1 hour 42 minutes

食材

Ingredients (makes about 6 servings):

8 oz elbow macaroni

2 cups cottage cheese

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup milk

1 egg

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

2 tbsp butter

Nutrition (per serving): ~350 kcal | 20g protein | 15g fat | 35g carbs

Full step-by-step right below — just 15 min prep + 25 min bake!

步驟

Step 1: Cook Pasta

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.

Step 2: Mix Cheese Sauce

In a blender or bowl, combine cottage cheese, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend or whisk until smooth. Stir in shredded cheddar.

Step 3: Combine and Transfer

Mix cooked pasta with cheese sauce until well coated. Pour into a greased 8x8-inch baking dish.

Step 4: Top and Bake

Melt butter and toss with breadcrumbs; sprinkle over pasta. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

Prep Time: 15 min | Bake Time: 25 min | Total: 40 min

Tips for Success:

For extra creaminess, use full-fat cottage cheese.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat in oven or microwave with a splash of milk.