Baked Mac & Cheese W/ Gouda

Macaroni and cheese is a popular comfort food that originated in the United States. It is often referred to as ‘mac & cheese’ and has become a staple dish in American cuisine.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Baked Mac & Cheese W/ Gouda

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Gouda cheese
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 2 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

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 large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
6. Add the cooked macaroni, Gouda cheese, and Cheddar cheese to the saucepan. Stir until the cheese melts and the macaroni is well coated.
7. Transfer the macaroni mixture to a baking dish.
8. In a small bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the macaroni.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the macaroni is heated through.
10. Let the baked mac & cheese rest for 10 minutes before serving.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

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.