Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese originated in Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson. It became popular in America and is now a beloved comfort food.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Lunch, 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: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. In a baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Mix well.
7. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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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.