Description
A creamy, protein-rich twist on a comfort classic, this High Protein Crockpot Cottage Cheese Mac And Cheese is made for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep. Packed with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and a no-boil method in the slow cooker, it delivers cozy flavor without the guilt.
Ingredients
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup low-fat milk or unsweetened almond milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup unflavored protein powder (optional)
Instructions
1. Spray the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Add elbow macaroni, cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, and Greek yogurt.
2. Pour in the milk or almond milk. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Add protein powder if using.
3. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 2.5 hours. Stir once or twice during cooking.
4. When pasta is tender and sauce is creamy, stir well. Adjust seasoning to taste.
5. Serve warm and garnish with extra cheese or herbs if desired.
Notes
Use full-fat small curd cottage cheese for best creaminess.
Add a splash of milk when reheating to keep it smooth.
Blend the cottage cheese if you prefer a smoother sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: high protein mac and cheese, crockpot pasta, cottage cheese recipe