Charlie’s Wicked Mac & Cheese
Mac and cheese originated in the United States and has become a popular comfort food worldwide.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Charlie’s Wicked Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook the macaroni according to 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.
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Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens.
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Stir in the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
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Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
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Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish.
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Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 500kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 30g47%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- 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.
