Some notes before beginning:
- This recipe replaces the milk and butter from the box instructions with cottage cheese. Small amounts of milk can be added after everything is mixed together if a creamier cheese is desired
Using a boxed mac and cheese (the kind with a powdered cheese) as a starter, this twist adds a vegetable and butter substitute. Makes a side dish into a meal!
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- Krypton -
Ingredients
- 1 box of mac & cheese (the kind with powdered cheese)
- 1 cup chopped brocolli florets
- 1/2 cup small curd cottage cheese
- Milk [optional, see instructions]
Equipment
- Medium Pot
- Colander
Mise en Place
- Chop brocolli florets into smaller pieces, if desired
La Cuisson
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and the broccoli to the pot. Boil for 7 minutes.
- Drain the water and return to the pot.
- Stir in the powdered cheese and cottage cheese until well combined.
- If a creamer cheese sauce is desired, add milk one tablespoon at time.
Serve warm. Refrigerate any leftovers and keep stored in an air tight container for three days.