Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Kale and Great Northern Beans

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that originated in Italy and was popularized in the United States.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Kale and Great Northern Beans

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, 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

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Kale
• 1 cup Great Northern Beans
• 1.5 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 cup Bread Crumbs

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 skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and garlic powder, and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, kale, and great northern beans. Pour the cheese sauce over the mixture and stir until well coated.
7. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
9. 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 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

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.