High Protein Homemade Mac and Cheese
 
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We're coming up on evening soccer practice season, so make this High Protein Homemade Mac and Cheese to fuel your child's energy!
Serves: 8
Ingredients
FOR THE HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE:
  • 5 cups Chicken Stock
  • 16 ounce Favorite Dry Pasta
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese, blended
  • 2 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 8 ounce Sharp Cheddar, shredded
  • 6 ounce Gruyere, shredded
  • 2 oz. Goat Cheese (optional)
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • Salt + Pepper, to taste
CRISPY CRUST IF YOU WANT TO BAKE IT:
  • 1 cup Crushed Butter Crackers
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp. Melted Butter
Instructions
  1. Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large stockpot. Once boiling, add the dried pasta and continue to boil until al dente according to packaged directions (this time will vary by shape).
  2. Once al dente - DO NOT DRAIN - add the whipped cottage cheese, garlic powder, sharp cheddar, gruyere, optional goat cheese, and Greek yogurt. Mix together, taste, and add salt + pepper per your preference.
  3. If you'd like... the mac and cheese is ready from here. However, if you want to bake it, go ahead and preheat your oven to 400F. While preheating, transfer the mac and cheese to a large casserole dish. Top with crushed crackers, parmesan, and drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Recipe by Slice of Jess at https://sliceofjess.com/high-protein-homemade-mac-and-cheese/