Macaroni And Cottage Cheese

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Macaroni and cottage cheese is a comforting dish that combines tender pasta with creamy cottage cheese and rich, browned butter. This simple yet satisfying meal is perfect for busy weeknights or as a side dish for gatherings, appealing to both kids and adults alike.

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Ingredients

  • 3 c. uncooked macaroni
  • 1 small carton cottage cheese
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni until tender.
  2. Drain the macaroni.
  3. Put the macaroni into a dish and mix in the cottage cheese.
  4. Brown the butter in a skillet and pour it over the mixture.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

291 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.5g 9% DV
Total Fat 27.3g 35% DV
Carbs 6.6g 2% DV
Fiber 0.3g 1% DV
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9883.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 48mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 81.3mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 14.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 48mg 4% DV
Iron 0.4mg 2% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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