Description
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with protein, this High Protein Crockpot Cottage Cheese Mac And Cheese is the ultimate easy dinner, healthy comfort food, and meal prep favorite. Made with simple ingredients and slow-cooked to perfection, it’s a delicious twist on a classic that fits perfectly into your weekly dinner ideas, quick meals, and high-protein food plans.
Ingredients
2 cups cottage cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups high-protein elbow pasta
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Blend cottage cheese, milk, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
2. Mix the blended sauce with cheddar and parmesan cheese.
3. Add uncooked pasta to the crockpot and pour the cheese mixture over it.
4. Stir gently to coat the pasta evenly.
5. Cook on low for 1.5 to 2 hours until pasta is tender.
6. Stir well before serving and add toppings if desired.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother melting and better texture.
Stir once halfway through cooking to prevent sticking.
Add a splash of milk when reheating to bring back the creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 45mg