Homemade High Protein Mac N Cheese

Are you a fan of comfort food but worried about the protein intake? Let me introduce you to Homemade High Protein Mac N Cheese. This delicious dish, designed for the health conscious, brings the comforting goodness of mac n cheese and bumps up the protein for those muscle gains!

Ingredients

• 2 cups of whole wheat macaroni (approx. 475 ml)
• 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (approx. 355 ml)
• 1 cup of Greek yogurt (approx. 240 ml)
• 1/2 cup of milk (approx. 120 ml)
• 1/2 cup of cooked and chopped chicken breast (approx. 120 ml)
• 1/4 cup of bread crumbs (approx. 60 ml)
• 2 tbsp of butter (approx. 30 ml)
• 1 tbsp of olive oil (approx. 15 ml)
• 1/2 tsp of salt (approx. 2.5 ml)
• 1/4 tsp of black pepper (approx. 1.25 ml)

Time to Prepare and Make

• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cooking time: 25 minutes

Serves 2

Nutritional Facts per Serving

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 32g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fats: 25g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 6g
• Sodium: 650mg

Cooking Instructions

1. Start by boiling a large pot of water. Once it’s bubbling, add the whole wheat macaroni.
2. Cook the macaroni for about 8 minutes or until it’s al dente.
3. While the macaroni is cooking, heat the butter in another pan.
4. Add the cooked and chopped chicken breast to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.
5. In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, milk, salt, and pepper to make a smooth sauce.
6. Once the macaroni is ready, drain it and return to the pot.
7. Pour the Greek yogurt mixture over the macaroni and mix well.
8. Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the mix, ensuring every piece of macaroni is well-coated.
9. Transfer the cheesy macaroni into a baking dish.
10. In a separate bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the olive oil.
11. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the mac n cheese.
12. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Tips

1. For an extra crunch, you can add some chopped nuts on top.
2. If you want a creamier texture, add a bit more Greek yogurt.
3. You can also incorporate other high protein ingredients like lentils or beans to make your Homemade High Protein Mac N Cheese even richer.

Serving Suggestions

• This Homemade High Protein Mac N Cheese tastes great with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
• You can also sprinkle some chopped herbs like parsley or chives for added flavor.
• If you’re feeling a bit adventurous, why not add a dash of hot sauce for an extra kick!

Remember, folks, it’s all about balancing the taste and nutrition. With Homemade High Protein Mac N Cheese, you can enjoy the best of both worlds without any compromise. Dive in and let your taste buds experience a protein-packed culinary delight! Cheers to health, flavor, and gains!

HOMEMADE HIGH PROTEIN MAC N CHEESE

Are you a fan of comfort food but worried about the protein intake? Let me introduce you to Homemade High Protein Mac N Cheese. This delicious dish, designed for the health conscious, brings the comforting goodness of mac n cheese and bumps up the protein for those muscle gains!

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Course: Main Course

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

HOMEMADE HIGH PROTEIN MAC N CHEESE

Amount per Serving

Calories

550

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

25

g

38

%

Sodium

 

650

mg

28

%

Carbohydrates

 

45

g

15

%

Fiber

 

5

g

21

%

Sugar

 

6

g

7

%

Protein

 

32

g

64

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of whole wheat macaroni approx. 475 ml
• 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese approx. 355 ml
• 1 cup of Greek yogurt approx. 240 ml
• ½ cup of milk approx. 120 ml
• ½ cup of cooked and chopped chicken breast approx. 120 ml
• ¼ cup of bread crumbs approx. 60 ml
• 2 tbsp of butter approx. 30 ml
• 1 tbsp of olive oil approx. 15 ml
• ½ tsp of salt approx. 2.5 ml
• ¼ tsp of black pepper approx. 1.25 ml

Instructions

• Start by boiling a large pot of water. Once it’s bubbling, add the whole wheat macaroni.
• Cook the macaroni for about 8 minutes or until it’s al dente.
• While the macaroni is cooking, heat the butter in another pan.
• Add the cooked and chopped chicken breast to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.
• In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, milk, salt, and pepper to make a smooth sauce.
• Once the macaroni is ready, drain it and return to the pot.
• Pour the Greek yogurt mixture over the macaroni and mix well.
• Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the mix, ensuring every piece of macaroni is well-coated.
• Transfer the cheesy macaroni into a baking dish.
• In a separate bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the olive oil.
• Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the mac n cheese.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Notes

For an extra crunch, you can add some chopped nuts on top.
If you want a creamier texture, add a bit more Greek yogurt.
You can also incorporate other high protein ingredients like lentils or beans to make your Homemade High Protein Mac Cheese even richer.

• This Homemade High Protein Mac N Cheese tastes great with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
• You can also sprinkle some chopped herbs like parsley or chives for added flavor.
• If you’re feeling a bit adventurous, why not add a dash of hot sauce for an extra kick!