Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a popular dish in American cuisine and has been enjoyed since the 18th century. Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, is known to have served macaroni and cheese at a state dinner in 1802.

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, Boiling 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: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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 cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
7. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
8. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
10. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 44g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 18g36%

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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.