Description
A creamy and satisfying Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese recipe that is simple to make and packed with cheesy goodness. The combination of cottage cheese and sharp cheddar creates a velvety sauce that coats every pasta shell, making it a comforting dish for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (dry, shells or macaroni)
Cheese Sauce:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (whole milk)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup pasta cooking water (reserved)
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: Return the cooked pasta to the pot. Stir in milk, cottage cheese, cheddar, and garlic powder over low heat until the cheese is melted. Gradually add pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Season and Serve: Season the mac and cheese with salt, paprika, black pepper, and onion powder to taste. Adjust the creaminess by adding more pasta water or milk. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese, Comfort Food
