A high-protein, macro-friendly mac and cheese recipe perfect for meal prepping. This dish uses low-fat cottage cheese and fat-free cheddar to create a creamy sauce, with an optional air fryer chicken thigh addition.
1. Boil your pasta of choice according to package directions.
2. While pasta cooks, blend the cottage cheese and almond milk until smooth.
3. Once your pasta is cooked, drain the water and return it to your bowl.
4. Add in the blended cottage cheese mixture, fat-free cheddar cheese, and cheddar powder. Stir until well combined and cheese is melted.
5. If adding protein, season your protein of choice (e.g., 4 oz chicken thigh) to your liking with garlic salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook in an air fryer at 390°F (199°C) for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
