Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a popular dish in the United States and has been enjoyed since the 18th century. Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, is said to have introduced macaroni and cheese to the country after tasting it in Italy.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese

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

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

Servings: 6 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Elbow Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 2 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 cup Bread Crumbs
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
7. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
8. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the mixture over the macaroni and cheese.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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.