Description
This Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese is a comforting dish that combines the richness of cottage cheese and sharp cheddar for a creamy flavor that’s perfect for quick dinners or family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1½ cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain the pasta, and set aside.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, milk, parmesan cheese, cornstarch, salt, onion powder, and dry mustard. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce is smooth and creamy, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more until heated through.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes to thicken slightly. Add reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency if needed.
Notes
For extra creaminess, use full-fat cottage cheese.
Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or peas for added nutrition.
Adjust the seasonings according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg