High Protein Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese

Name: High Protein Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni noodles; 1 cup full fat cottage cheese; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese; 1 Tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; Salt to taste

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

This cottage cheese mac and cheese cooks up in under 30 minutes and is packed with 22 grams of protein. It's rich, creamy and the perfect family-friendly meal for busy weeknights.

Updated at: Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:37:34 GMT