Beyond Macaroni & Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that originated in Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Beyond Macaroni & Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Lunch, 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 Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish.
7. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
8. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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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.