Protein-Packed Mac & Cheese
Protein-Packed Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 cups frozen cauliflower rice
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
- 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- as needed oil spray, (optional)
Instructions
- 1
If desired, blend the 2 cups of cottage cheese in a blender until smooth. This creates a creamier texture for the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Optionally, spray a large pot with an oil spray to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the 8 cups of frozen cauliflower rice to the prepared pot. Stir the cauliflower rice on low heat until it is cooked through and tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Add the 2 cups of blended (or unblended) cottage cheese, 2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese, 1/2 cup of whipped cream cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt to the pot with the cooked cauliflower rice.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Mix all the ingredients together in the pot continuously until everything has heated through, the cheeses are melted, and the mixture is well combined and creamy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your protein-packed mac & cheese!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Protein-Packed Mac & Cheese
- 8 cups frozen cauliflower rice
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
- 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- as needed oil spray, (optional)
Instructions
- 1
If desired, blend the 2 cups of cottage cheese in a blender until smooth. This creates a creamier texture for the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Optionally, spray a large pot with an oil spray to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the 8 cups of frozen cauliflower rice to the prepared pot. Stir the cauliflower rice on low heat until it is cooked through and tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Add the 2 cups of blended (or unblended) cottage cheese, 2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese, 1/2 cup of whipped cream cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt to the pot with the cooked cauliflower rice.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Mix all the ingredients together in the pot continuously until everything has heated through, the cheeses are melted, and the mixture is well combined and creamy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your protein-packed mac & cheese!
⏱️ 1 min