Creamy Cottage Cheese Mac N’ Cheese
basically favorite comfort food meets quick dinner idea for a hearty hug of a meal that packs some healthy too.
Yield4 servings
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Cook pasta shells to al dente. Drain but don’t rinse.
- 2
In a blender, combine cottage cheese, milk, cheddar, garlic salt, and cornstarch. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Add sauce to the same pot the pasta was cooked in and heat until a simmer is reached. Cook until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add noodles to the sauce (or sauce to noodles), stir in additional cheddar if using and enjoy!
Notes
Tips: - You can make this entirely dairy-free by replacing the cottage cheese with plant-based Greek yogurt, milk, and cheese - Cook the pasta ahead for an even easier prep! (I store it in ziplock bags or tupperware) - Swap whichever cheeses you have on hand