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High-Protein Mac & Cheese with Garlic & Herb Crumb

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25 mins cook
The ultimate comfort food with a twist to make it higher in protein and lower in calories, but still delicious. This high protein mac and cheese is the ultimate beige food lover’s heaven.
Meg Robinson

Meg Robinson

High Protein Mac & Cheese
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Serves
2
FOR THE MAC & CHEESE:
Macaroni
Skimmed Milk
Light Cottage Cheese
Light Soft Cheese
Onion Powder
Dijon Mustard
50% Reduced-Fat Cheddar⁣
Parmesan
Grated Mozzarella
Salt
Black Pepper
FOR THE CRUMB:
Bread
Fresh Parsley
Flora
Garlic Granules
Dried Mixed Herbs
Salt

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    Notes
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    M
    Marialena P.
    5 days ago
    what do people use as “soft cheese”? do I take it as cream cheese or is it something else?
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    Kate A.
    4 days ago
    yes cream cheese :)
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    Jacqueline G.
    11 days ago
    nice but needs more sauce
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    Lucy B.
    17 days ago
    I added turkey for some extra protein. agree with others it needs a bit more sauce. I would go heavier with the pasta water. Overall really tasty recipe
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    Kit K.
    23 days ago
    (edited)
    Thought it was too intense on the dairy so I substituted cottage cheese with hummus. It worked 👌🏽. I’d reduce the macaroni next time to make it saucier
    B
    Beatrice L.
    2 months ago
    Great flavour but possibly needs a little more sauce- on the drier side
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    Lydia H.
    2 months ago
    love this recipe for a higher protein alternative to mac and cheese. really tasty. (although don’t heat it up in the oven as it dries out completely! always microwave)
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    Vikki S.
    2 months ago
    oh great tip! I was planning to make this ahead of a possible hangover day to avoid takeaway!
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    Charlotte P.
    10 months ago
    Delicious but definitely don’t use Flora. Butter always wins over UPFs. Makes me cringe what goes into Flora and similar!!
    B
    Bronwen S.
    10 months ago
    I was skeptical when putting it together, but it was delicious. Really enjoyed it!
    A
    Alexandra G.
    a year ago
    10/10, the crumb just made it
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    Meg R.
    a year ago
    It does doesn’t it!? So glad you enjoyed! X
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    Tom L.
    a year ago
    A few amendments to the cheeses but absolutely delicious and a real "treat meal" feel.
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    Meg R.
    a year ago
    (edited)
    So glad you enjoyed it, Tom!

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