High Protein Mac and Cheese (44g Per Serving!)

Ingredients

• 1 package protein macaroni ((about 14.5 oz))
• 2 tsp sea salt ((divided))
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 4 oz sour cream
• 1 medium egg
• 1 tsp stone ground mustard
• 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cayenne
• 1½ cups sharp cheddar ((shredded))
• ½ cup smoked gouda
• cooking spray ((to grease baking dish))
• ¼ cup sharp cheddar
• ¼ cup smoked gouda
• ¼ cup parmesan
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ cup fresh chives ((chopped))