These New Cottage Cheese Protein Hacks Are Game Changers!

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can replace butter in baking.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used in sauces.

Blend 2 containers of 4% cottage cheese using an immersion blender and store in the refrigerator.

Boil a pot of water and add salt.

Cook Hero penne pasta in boiling water for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid overcooking.

In a medium pan, add a heaping 1/2 cup of blended cottage cheese and 1/2 of 8 oz of white cheddar cheese over medium heat.

Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken stock and stir.

Add 1 teaspoon of mustard and a pinch of salt to the mixture.

Stir in the remaining 4 oz of sharp cheddar cheese and let it melt together.

Add the cooked pasta to the cheese mixture and stir until combined, adjusting thickness with more cheese if necessary.

Set the mac and cheese aside and prepare the next recipe.

In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup of blended cottage cheese with 12.5 oz of canned chicken breast.

Season with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Stir in 1/4 cup of Frank's Red Hot sauce until well mixed.

Spoon the mixture into ramekins and top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.

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