High Protein Mug Mac and Cheese

Name: High Protein Mug Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 50g high-protein elbow pasta (Banza or Barilla Protein+); 0.8 cup water; 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended completely smooth; 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar; 1 tbsp finely grated parmesan; 2 tbsp nonfat plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp milk, to loosen if needed; 1/3 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp dry mustard powder; Fresh cracked black pepper, to finish

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mac and cheese

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High Protein Mug Mac and Cheese

PREP 2 min · COOK 5 min · SERVES 1

1 SERV

EASY

2 min

5 min

Ingredients

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50g high-protein elbow pasta (Banza or Barilla Protein+)

0.8 cup water

1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended completely smooth

1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar

1 tbsp finely grated parmesan

2 tbsp nonfat plain Greek yogurt

1 tbsp milk, to loosen if needed

1/3 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp dry mustard powder

Fresh cracked black pepper, to finish

Method

Add the pasta and water to a large microwave-safe mug. Use a tall one, this stuff foams. Microwave uncovered on high for 4 minutes, stopping at the 2 minute mark to stir.

While the pasta cooks, blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth. Thirty seconds. Do not skip this.

Check the pasta. It should be al dente with a little starchy water still in the mug. Too wet, microwave 30 more seconds. Too dry, splash in another tablespoon of water.

Stir in the blended cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, parmesan, Greek yogurt, salt, garlic powder, and mustard powder. Stir hard. Microwave 45 seconds. Stir again for 20 seconds until the sauce tightens up and the elbows look glossy and coated.

If it looks too thick, splash in the milk and stir. Crack black pepper over the top and eat directly from the mug.