Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese Recipe | foolproofliving
Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese Recipe
5 mins prepServes 4
This Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese is smooth, creamy, and comforting, with no cottage cheese taste or texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, this high-protein meal is perfect for a quick stovetop dinner or a crisp, baked version.
0 Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta. Return the pot to the stove (no need to wash it.)
1 Meanwhile, place the cottage cheese, milk, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper in a blender or a food processor. Blend until smooth for about 30 to 40 seconds.
2 Pour the cottage cheese mixture into the pot and turn the heat to medium-low. Using a wooden spoon, stir until slightly thickened, for about 1 to 1 ½ minutes. It should be ready if it coats the back of a spoon. The sauce thickens very fast so do not leave it unattended. If it thickens too much you can thin it out using the reserved pasta water.
5 Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
3 Add the now-drained pasta into the pot and stir to combine. Cook until pasta is thoroughly warmed and coated with the cottage cheese mixture.
4 Serve while still warm.
