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Protein Packed Mac and Cheese

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This Protein Packed Mac and Cheese is an absolute favorite of ours. It is just as easy as boxed macaroni and cheese yet has double the protein and I even sneak in some veggies.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 12–16 ounces gluten-free pasta of choice
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen broccoli florets, roughly chopped
  • 2 grass-fed meat sticks (code RACHL for 15% off), cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta per directions on the package. Add frozen broccoli in about 5 minutes in. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the water you cooked the pasta in
  2. Add the pasta and broccoli back to the pot and add in the cheese, yogurt, spices and a few tablespoons of the water as needed to mix until you get the right consistency
  3. Toss in the chopped meat sticks to combine
  4. Serve while warm!

Notes

*Store leftovers in container for 5 days. Reheat in microwave with splash of water or milk as needed to make it creamy again

  • Author: Rachel

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