# High Protein Mac & Cheese

A high protein mac and cheese recipe made with Banza pasta and blended cottage cheese.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: American
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 8 oz Banza pasta
- 1.5 cups cottage cheese
- 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp mustard powder
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
- 0 salt
- 0 pepper
- 0 fresh chives

## Instructions

1. Cook Banza pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse.
2. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until thickened.
3. Slowly whisk in milk and blended cottage cheese, continuously whisking for a smooth sauce.
4. Add garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
5. Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in cheddar cheese until melted.
6. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to coat.
7. Add chives and serve immediately.

## Equipment

- pot
- wooden spoon
- cheese grater
- blender
- pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2YokdPy/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f4e3593f-491a-4f26-9076-3acdc2316eb6
- Extracted: 2025-01-29

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