Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food dish that originated in the United States and has become popular worldwide. It is loved for its cheesy goodness and crispy breadcrumb topping.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, 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: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. 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 and cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish.
7. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the dish is heated through.
9. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy your delicious baked macaroni and cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

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.