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High Protein Mac & Cheese Under 500 Calories

High Protein Mac & Cheese Under 500 Calories

Make creamy high protein mac & cheese under 500 calories per serving. Simple stovetop sauce + baked topping, with easy protein boosts and meal prep tips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Method

Method
 

  1. Step 1 — Boil pasta to al dente
    Step 1 — Boil pasta to al dente
  2. Step 2 — Make a quick roux
    Step 2 — Make a quick roux
  3. Step 3 — Build the sauce
    Step 3 — Build the sauce
  4. Step 4 — Melt the cheese
    Step 4 — Melt the cheese
  5. Step 5 — Boost the protein (yogurt/cottage cheese)
    Step 5 — Boost the protein (yogurt/cottage cheese)
  6. Step 6 — Combine pasta and sauce
    Step 6 — Combine pasta and sauce
  7. Step 7 — Assemble + breadcrumb topping
    Step 7 — Assemble + breadcrumb topping
  8. Step 8 — Bake (golden + bubbly)
    Step 8 — Bake (golden + bubbly)