5 Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a popular comfort food in many countries, but it originated in Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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5 Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 6 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir until well coated.
7. Stir in the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, Gruyere cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
8. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish.
9. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
11. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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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.