Baked Mac and Cheese with Tomatoes
Mac and Cheese is a popular comfort food in the United States and has been enjoyed since the 18th century.
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.
Baked Mac and Cheese with Tomatoes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. 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 minute.
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Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
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Add the cooked macaroni, tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the cheese sauce. Stir until well combined.
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Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
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Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22g34%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 18g36%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
