Baked Mac & Cheese for One

Mac and cheese is a popular comfort food in the United States and originated from the English dish called macaroni pie.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Baked Mac & Cheese for One

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 1 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 ounce Macaroni
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Bread Crumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook and stir until thickened.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
4. In a baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Mix well.
5. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
7. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 600kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 5g

Protein 25g50%

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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.