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High Protein Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is the ultimate North American comfort food. This high-protein version comes together in less than 30 minutes and is an easy, family-friendly weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 624
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 grams macaroni or small shape pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups grated sharp or old cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree optional
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta for about two minutes less than the package directions call for.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat a dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter.
  3. Once the butter is melted, add the flour and whisk for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the milk and continue to whisk vigorously until there are no lumps and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and pumpkin puree if you are using it. Switch to a wooden spoon and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Turn the heat off of the sauce. Mix to combine to finish cooking the pasta and allow it to absorb the sauce.

Notes

This recipe contains 27.7g of protein per serving.
The nutrition information is an estimate only. The author is not liable for any errors.