High Protein Gluten Free Mac and Cheese
Elevate your mac and cheese experience with this quick and easy high-protein gluten-free recipe! Creamy cottage cheese and a vegetable of choice transforms a classic meal into a nutritious delight in minutes.
Servings 2.5 servings
Calories 320kcal
Cost $6
Equipment
- food processor
- saucepan
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 box gluten free mac and cheese with the cheese powder, not sauce
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup milk of choice
- 8 oz frozen vegetable of choice I used cauliflower
- Water to boil
Instructions
- Boil water on the stove. When water comes to a boil, add the noodles and set a timer for 4 minutes less than the package directions.
- When the timer goes off, add your frozen veggie to the water and stir. Once it returns to a boil, continue cooking for 4 more minutes or until both the vegetable and noodles are tender. Drain and return to the saucepan.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor combine cottage cheese, cheese powder, and milk 1 tablespoon at a time until smooth.
- Add dairy free cheese sauce into the saucepan with noodles and vegetables and heat through. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
note: nutrition information is provided as a courtesy, but may not accurately reflect the final nutrition composition of your final dish depending on ingredients, substitutions, and serving size.
see the full blog post above post for:
- ingredient and equipment suggestions & substitutions,
- tips for modifying the recipe, and
- frequently asked questions