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A delicious serving of homemade, high-protein mac and cheese.

High Protein Mac and Cheese

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This high protein mac and cheese recipe is easy and delicious. It's a tasty, macro friendly pasta recipe that's big on flavor and low on fat.
Course dinner, lunch
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 605
Author Lindsay Viker

Ingredients

  • 2 8 oz boxes chickpea pasta or other high protein pasta alternative
  • 6 oz white cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 oz skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • pinch of salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup pasta water reserved

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, until just al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain.
  • Return the cooked and drained pasta to the pot it was cooked in. Place the pot on the stovetop over medium low heat.
  • Add the shredded white cheddar, shredded mozzarella, greek yogurt, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and the reserved pasta water. Stir to combine until the cheese is melted and the ingredients are well combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve hot with cooked chicken breast and bacon bits if desired!

Nutrition

Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 520mg | Iron: 11mg