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May 2, 2023This post may contain affiliate links.
Looking for a delicious twist on macaroni and cheese? Cottage cheese is the secret ingredient to make this classic dish extra rich and creamy. It’s perfect for comfort food that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Can you make macaroni and cheese with cottage cheese?
Yes! Blending cottage cheese into the sauce makes the macaroni and cheese rich and creamy, but lower in fat and higher in protein. By blending all the ingredients together, you won’t even notice the base is made from cottage cheese! It’s a simple recipe that only requires a few ingredients, but it makes a delicious, homemade sauce!
Benefits of Using Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein, calcium, and vitamin B12. Plus, it’s lower in fat and calories than heavy cream. It’s a great way to create creamy macaroni and cheese without any actual cream. You can also use less cheese while still enjoying a hearty sauce. Overall, cottage cheese is a nutritious and delicious addition to this classic recipe! Looking for more ways to use cottage cheese? You have to try my healthy macaroni salad which uses cottage cheese for the dressing! You should also try my cottage cheese ice cream or cottage cheese overnight oats!
Ingredients and Substitutions
Pasta: I’ve made this with regular pasta and chickpea pasta and both are delicious! I think whole wheat pasta would be great, too.
Cottage cheese: Adds tanginess and creaminess to the dish as well as lots of protein. I used 4% milkfat cottage cheese.
Milk: I used 2% milk, but whole or skim milk will be fine.
Cornstarch: Helps thicken the sauce for a creamy consistency.
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese: I recommend using a block of cheese rather than pre-shredded cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can make the sauce grainy.
Garlic powder: Infuses a savory flavor into the dish.
Paprika: Provides a subtle smokiness and a touch of color to the mac and cheese.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese
originally posted May 2, 2023 (updated July 3, 2023)by Liz Thomson categories:Dinner47 comments
Well, I had made a super creamy ranch dip using cottage cheese so I though why not? Let’s try mac and cheese! It worked really well and the sauce was super smooth and creamy. A powerful blender makes all the difference.
Hey there! Just wanted to drop by and give a shoutout to the author of the post titled Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese. This recipe is an absolute gem! The combination of creamy cottage cheese and classic mac and cheese is pure genius. It’s the perfect comfort food that’s both indulgent and satisfying. I was pleasantly surprised by how well the cottage cheese integrated with the other ingredients, adding a unique twist to the dish. The instructions were easy to follow, and the end result was a deliciously cheesy delight. Thank you for sharing this fantastic recipe with us!
I’ve made pasta recipes with ricotta but never cottage cheese! Love the idea. On next week’s to make list!
Well, I had made a super creamy ranch dip using cottage cheese so I though why not? Let’s try mac and cheese! It worked really well and the sauce was super smooth and creamy. A powerful blender makes all the difference.
I’ve never had a mac and cheese made with cottage cheese, so I was intrigued. I’m so glad I made it, it was perfectly tart and creamy and filling.
My family could not get over how good this mac and cheese was!!
Great idea. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
Oh yum! This is quite the delicious twist on Mac and cheese. That texture looks amazing with the use of the cottage cheese.
Hey there! Just wanted to drop by and give a shoutout to the author of the post titled Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese. This recipe is an absolute gem! The combination of creamy cottage cheese and classic mac and cheese is pure genius. It’s the perfect comfort food that’s both indulgent and satisfying. I was pleasantly surprised by how well the cottage cheese integrated with the other ingredients, adding a unique twist to the dish. The instructions were easy to follow, and the end result was a deliciously cheesy delight. Thank you for sharing this fantastic recipe with us!
I can’t believe how quick and easy this marvelous mac and cheese is to make. It’s comfort food at its best.
your recipe is amazing . I can’t wait to try this mac and cheese.
This mac and cheese with cottage cheese tastes amazing! I can’t believe I didn’t think of that sooner! Thank you so much for the recipe!