High Protein Mac & Cheese

This High Protein Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food made healthy. Creamy, cheesy, and unbelievably satisfying, this version uses protein-enriched macaroni, light cream cheese, and skimmed milk to deliver all the classic flavor with far fewer calories. Each serving has 25g of protein and just 368 calories, making it a perfect fit for a muscle-building meal or cozy craving. It’s quick to prepare, easy to portion, and incredibly creamy thanks to the perfect blend of low-fat cheddar and cream cheese. Save this one for your next cheesy indulgence—without the guilt!

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4 bowls

Calories: 782 kcal per serving

Ingredients

225 gram - protein macaroni pasta
500 gram - macaroni pasta
250 milliliter - skimmed milk
120 gram - light cream cheese
40 gram - low-fat Cheddar cheese
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Pepper

Instructions

Cook 225g of protein macaroni pasta according to package directions. This will yield approximately 500g cooked pasta.
In a saucepan over medium heat, add skimmed milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add light cream cheese to the milk, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
Stir in the cheddar cheese and continue to stir until the sauce is creamy and fully combined.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix until evenly coated.
Serve warm or divide evenly into 4 containers for meal prep.