I tried a recipe for a single serving of mac and cheese. It’s packed with protein and only took 20 minutes to make.

I’m an absolute fiend for mac and cheese.

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved a comforting, cheesy bowl of macaroni, whether it’s from a box or homemade.

Unfortunately, adulthood has made it clear that I can’t eat mac and cheese every day.

So, when I came across this protein-packed, single-serve mac and cheese recipe from Nourish Nutrition, I knew I had to try it.

Along with roughly 23 grams of protein per serving, this dish takes only 20 minutes to make from prep to plate, making it the perfect weekday lunch option to add to my rotation.

Here’s how it went making this spin on one of my favorite meals.