# 50g Protein Mac and Cheese

A high-protein, low-calorie mac and cheese alternative using cottage cheese.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- hot sauce
- pasta water
- 2 oz cheddar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp MSG
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 6 oz chicken breast

## Instructions

1. Combine two cups of low-fat cottage cheese with hot sauce and pasta water.
2. Blend the cottage cheese mixture.
3. Add 2 oz of cheddar to the blended cottage cheese.
4. Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
5. Add 1 teaspoon of MSG.
6. Add 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
7. For extra protein, add a 6-ounce chicken breast.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtube.com/shorts/zKB-sEgAVaw?si=pMNq65QCxaz6vgyu
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/afd42b40-d99d-4296-a2ad-97076e9b353e
- Extracted: 2026-03-24

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