Baked macaroni and cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food dish that originated in the United States. It has been a popular dish since the 18th century and is loved by people of all ages.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 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: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Macaroni
• 200 gram Cheddar cheese
• 1.5 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it forms a paste.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the sauce thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Season the cheese sauce with salt and black pepper.
7. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
8. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish.
9. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
11. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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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.