Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food dish that originated in Italy and was brought to America by Thomas Jefferson. It has since become a beloved staple 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: 9.

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling 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

• 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 teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. 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 and cook until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
7. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
8. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
10. Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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.