Baked Tomato Mac n Cheese Casserole

Mac and cheese is a popular comfort food dish that originated in the United States and has been enjoyed for centuries.

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 Tomato Mac n Cheese Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 6 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese
• 2 cup Tomatoes
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in the cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, and diced tomatoes. Mix well.
5. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
6. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 8g

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.