Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Mac and cheese is a popular comfort food in the United States and has been enjoyed for centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, is said to have introduced macaroni and cheese to America 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 Mac and Cheese Recipe

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: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 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 and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Season the cheese sauce with salt and black pepper.
7. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
8. Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
9. Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over the top.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
11. Allow the baked mac and cheese to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

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.