Classic Macaroni and Cheese (America’s Test Kitchen)

The first recorded recipe for macaroni and cheese appeared in the 14th century in a cookbook called ‘Forme of Cury’.

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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Classic Macaroni and Cheese (America’s Test Kitchen)

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 6 Calories: 3480

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 3 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 3 cup Whole milk
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, until the mixture turns golden.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted. Stir in the mustard powder, salt, and black pepper.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir until evenly coated.
7. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle the bread crumbs on top.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbly.
9. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 580kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 40g62%

Total Carbohydrate 29g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 27g54%

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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.