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Creamy high-protein mac and cheese in a large metal pot, with elbow macaroni coated in a thick pale cheddar sauce and a wooden spoon resting inside. The pot sits on a white wood surface with a blue patterned cloth underneath.

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High-Protein Mac and Cheese

30 min | easy

This high-protein mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy, and filling enough for lunch or an easy weeknight dinner. Greek yogurt and cottage cheese add extra richness and protein without making the sauce heavy.

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