This delicious take on classic boxed mac and cheese has less calories but all the creaminess. All you need are a few ingredients for this quick, comforting meal
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 box of macaroni and cheese, such as Kraft
- 1/2 cup low fat, small curd cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped broccoli
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the salt.
Boil the pasta from the box of macaroni and cheese and the broccoli for 7 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
Stir in the powdered cheese and cottage cheese until well combined.
Depending on your cottage cheese, you may find this isn't quite creamy enough. If so, add milk 1 tbsp at a time until desired texture is reached.
Try substituting the broccoli for other veggies like torn kale or spinach - just add the greens with 3 minutes left instead of cooking the full 7 minutes.
Calories: 423kcal, Carbohydrates: 77g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 4565mg, Potassium: 121mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 165IU, Vitamin C: 20mg, Calcium: 47mg, Iron: 1mg