Baked Creamy Mac And Cheese
Mac and cheese is believed to have originated in Italy, where it was known as ‘maccheroni al forno’. It was later popularized in the United States and has become a classic comfort food.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Baked Creamy Mac And Cheese
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
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In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the mixture is smooth.
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Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Add the parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper, and stir until well combined.
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Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix until evenly coated.
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Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
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Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
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Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
