Cottage Mac and Cheese (Gluten Free)
The ultimate nostalgic comfort food reimagined gluten-free—with creamy cottage cheese, melty cheddar, and protein-rich ingredients that nourish without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 oz gluten-free elbow pasta or preferred shape
- 1 cup cottage cheese whole milk or low-fat
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp mustard powder or 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Optional: Splash of milk or water to thin sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F if baking.
- Cook gluten-free pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and a splash of milk or water. Blend until smooth.
- In a pot, combine cooked pasta with blended cottage cheese sauce.
- Stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- For baked version: transfer to baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm. Stores well and reheats beautifully.
Notes
Use certified gluten-free cottage cheese and pasta to avoid hidden gluten. Great with gluten-free bread or chicken tenders on the side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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