Baked Macaroni and Cheese (By Mark Bittman)
Macaroni and cheese is a popular dish in the United States and has been enjoyed since the 18th century.
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.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese (By Mark Bittman)
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
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In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture over the macaroni.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the macaroni is bubbling.
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Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 20g40%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
