Baked Mac’n’Cheese

Baked Mac’n’Cheese is a classic American comfort food dish that originated in the 1930s during the Great Depression.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Baked Mac’n’Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course 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: 2000

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 teaspoon Mustard Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• 0.5 cup Bread Crumbs
• 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, then drain.
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and mustard powder until smooth.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk, then cook and stir until thickened.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
8. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
9. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
10. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the macaroni.
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
12. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 500kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

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.