Baked Mac n Cheese

Mac and cheese became popular in the United States during the Great Depression when cheese and pasta were inexpensive and filling.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Baked Mac n Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Pasta 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

• 2 cup Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 2 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 cup Bread Crumbs
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook macaroni according to package instructions and set aside.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until smooth.
4. Gradually whisk in milk, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Cook and whisk until mixture thickens.
5. Remove from heat and add cheddar cheese. Stir until melted.
6. Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce. Mix well.
7. Transfer macaroni mixture to a greased baking dish.
8. In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the macaroni.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
10. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
11. Enjoy your delicious baked mac n cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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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.