A Lighter Bake Mac & Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a classic American dish that originated in the 18th century. It became popular during the Great Depression as a cheap and filling meal.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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A Lighter Bake Mac & Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking 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: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Reduced-fat Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Low-fat Milk
• 1 cup Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Gradually whisk in the Cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Stir until well coated. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
4. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the macaroni.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

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.