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Protein Mac and Cheese

Protein Mac and Cheese garnished with fresh parsley.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 (about 1 ¼ cups per serving)
Calories: 548kcal
Protein: 45g
Carbs: 56g
Fat: 13g

Ingredients

  • 13 oz (375 g) protein pasta
  • 2 tablespoon (30 g) butter dairy or non-dairy
  • 2 tablespoon (30 g) flour
  • 2 cup (240 g) milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 3 ½ cups (280 g) cheddar cheese shredded, low-fat
  • cup (85 g) Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions 

  • Boil a large pot of salted water, add pasta and cook according to the package directions. Don’t overcook the noodles, it’s better to drain them a minute early than let them go soggy.
    13 oz protein pasta
    Boiled protein pasta, drained.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
    2 tablespoon butter
    Melting butter in a large pot.
  • Gradually add the flour to the melted butter, stirring or whisking as you add it. It will turn into a paste (you are creating a simple roux). Whisk until it turns light brown and looks toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
    2 tablespoon flour
    Adding flour to melted butter to make a roux for a cheese sauce.
  • Keep whisking and slowly pour the milk in then add the salt, pepper, and paprika. Whisk until smooth and the flour paste is mostly incorporated into the milk.
    2 cup milk, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika
    Added milk, paprika, salt and pepper to butter/flour roux.
  • Keep cooking and whisking until the sauce starts to simmer and thickens. Give this 3-4 minutes, the sauce will only thicken once it’s reached a simmer.
    Stirring simmering cheese sauce until it thickens.
  • Turn the heat to low then stir in the Greek yogurt. Once the Greek yogurt is stirred into the sauce, add the cheese until it melts into the sauce.
    ⅓ cup Greek yogurt, 3 ½ cups cheddar cheese
    Turn heat to low and adding Greek yogurt to cheese sauce.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta or pour the cheese sauce over your pasta.
    Pouring the finished cheese sauce over the cooked pasta.
  • Cover with a lid or serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).
    Healthy mac and cheese ready to be served.

Notes

Bake your mac and cheese for a crispy, golden top
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer cooked mac and cheese to an oven-safe dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly around the edges.
  • Broil on high for the last 3-5 minutes, watching closely, to achieve a perfectly browned cheese crust.
  • Add optional toppings like crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs for an extra crunch. 
Nutrition Facts
Protein Mac and Cheese
Serving Size
 
260 g (about 1 ¼ cups)
Amount per Serving
Calories
548
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
29
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
834
mg
36
%
Potassium
 
152
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
56
g
19
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
45
g
90
%
Vitamin A
 
623
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
0.01
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
523
mg
52
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.