4 Cheese Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is believed to have originated in Italy, where it was known as ‘maccheroni ai quattro formaggi’ (macaroni with four cheeses).

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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4 Cheese Mac and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Macaroni
• 200 gram Cheddar Cheese
• 150 gram Mozzarella Cheese
• 100 gram Parmesan Cheese
• 100 gram Cream Cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens.
4. Add the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and cream cheese to the saucepan. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.
5. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir until well coated.
7. Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish and sprinkle with additional cheese.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 500kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.