Cheesy Macaroni for Two

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food dish that originated in the United States and has been enjoyed by people of all ages for many years.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Cheesy Macaroni for Two

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Pasta Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 2 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Macaroni
• 150 gram Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni mixture to a baking dish.
7. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
8. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

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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.