High Protein Mac ’n’ Cheese – 40-Minute Recipe
A protein‑packed mac ’n’ cheese that satisfies cheese cravings without any meat or protein‑enriched pasta. Creamy cottage‑cheese sauce blended with cheddar powder and a blend of sharp cheeses creates a rich, smooth texture. Perfect for a high‑protein dinner that feels indulgent yet stays low in fat.
Recipe by Gordon Ramsay· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 4/5 lb shellbow pasta
- 2 2/5 lb water
- 1 1/2 lb fat free evaporated milk
- 1 tbsp coarse salt
- garlic powder, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 8 oz sharp cheddar
- 1 2/5 oz Parmigiano Reggiano
- 2 1/10 oz Fontina
- 7 1/10 oz fat free mozzarella
Cream Sauce
- 1 4/5 lb cottage cheese
- 2 4/5 oz fat free milk
- 1 1/10 oz cheddar powder
- 0.35 oz sodium citrate
Instructions
- 1Add pasta, water, evaporated milk, coarse salt, garlic powder and black pepper to a large pot; bring to a simmer, cover and cook on low for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking.
- 2Blend the cream sauce ingredients (cottage cheese, fat free milk, cheddar powder, and optional sodium citrate) until fully liquified and emulsified; warming slightly before blending can help.
- 3Uncover the pasta and continue simmering for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid becomes very thick.
- 4Remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly. Slowly mix in the blended cream sauce while stirring constantly.
- 5Add the freshly grated sharp cheddar, Fontina, and Parmigiano Reggiano; stir over very low heat until melted.
- 6Stir in the shredded mozzarella until fully melted and incorporated.
- 7Divide the mac and cheese into 9 servings and enjoy.
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Stir regularly while simmering pasta
Stir the pasta every 5 minutes during the 15‑minute simmer.
Cool pot slightly before adding sauce
Let the pot cool a moment after simmering before mixing in the blended cream sauce.
Melt cheeses over very low heat
Keep the heat very low when stirring in the grated cheeses.
Use optional sodium citrate for smoother sauce
Add sodium citrate if desired.
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40 min estimated total time for 9 servings.
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- How long does it take to make High Protein Mac ’n’ Cheese?
- About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this High Protein Mac ’n’ Cheese recipe make?
- This recipe makes 9 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this High Protein Mac ’n’ Cheese recipe come from?
- It was shared by Gordon Ramsay on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.