High Protein Mac and Cheese Bites

Take your snack game to the next level with these High Protein Mac and Cheese Bites—an irresistible blend of comfort food and nutritional power! Packed with creamy cheddar, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt, these mini bites combine the nostalgia of classic mac and cheese with a high-protein upgrade, thanks to unflavored whey protein powder and eggs. A crispy, golden breadcrumb topping adds the perfect crunch, while paprika and Parmesan elevate the flavor to gourmet levels. Ready in under 45 minutes, these baked bites are ideal as a protein-packed appetizer, party snack, or meal-prep friendly treat. With 24 servings per batch, these mini mac and cheese bites are as satisfying as they are shareable!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup Elbow macaroni
• 1.5 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Cottage cheese
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.25 cup Whey protein powder, unflavored
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0 Olive oil spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a mini muffin tin with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Cook the elbow macaroni in a pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and eggs. Mix well until smooth and fully blended.

Step 4

Add the Parmesan cheese, whey protein powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the cheese mixture. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 5

Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese mixture, ensuring all the pasta is evenly coated.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with a small amount of the cheese mixture to create a sticky topping.

Step 7

Spoon the mac and cheese mixture into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup to the top.

Step 8

Sprinkle a small amount of the breadcrumb mixture on top of each mac and cheese cup.

Step 9

Lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray to help the breadcrumbs turn golden brown.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are slightly crispy and the tops are golden.

Step 11

Allow the mac and cheese bites to cool for a few minutes in the tin before carefully removing them with a butter knife or a small spoon.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy your high protein mac and cheese bites!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(871.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2013.2

Total Fat 85.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 625.9mg	0%
Sodium 5400.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g	0%
Total Sugars 34.6g
Protein 160.6g	0%

Vitamin D 127.6IU	0%
Calcium 2061.2mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 985.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.7%

Protein: 31.5%

Carbs: 30.8%