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50g Protein Mac and Cheese

Name: 50g Protein Mac and Cheese
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Low-fat cottage cheese; ~1 tbsp Hot sauce; ~¼ cups Pasta water; 2 oz Cheddar cheese; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp MSG; 1½ tsp Salt; ~8 oz Macaroni pasta; 6 oz Chicken breast

A high-protein twist on classic mac and cheese using blended low-fat cottage cheese for a creamy sauce, paired with chicken breast for an extra protein boost.

High-proteinLow-cal

Adapted from a video by Joshua Weissman

50g Protein Mac and Cheese (480 Calories)

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Ingredients

Low-fat cottage cheese2 cups
Hot sauceTo taste~1 tbspest.
Pasta water~¼ cupsest.
Cheddar cheese2 oz
Garlic powder1 tsp
MSG1 tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Macaroni pastaCooked, for mixing with sauce~8 ozest.
Chicken breastOptional, adds extra protein6 oz

Steps

1
Blend the low-fat cottage cheese until smooth to create a creamy sauce base.
2
Add hot sauce, a splash of pasta water, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, MSG, and salt, then blend until fully combined.
3
Toss the cooked macaroni with the blended cheese sauce until evenly coated.
4
For an extra protein boost, cook about six ounces of chicken breast and slice it on top before serving.

50g Protein Mac and Cheese

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