Company Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is a popular comfort food in the United States and is often served at potlucks and family gatherings.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Company Mac and Cheese

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: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, then drain.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Stir in the Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
4. Add the cooked macaroni to the saucepan and stir until well coated.
5. Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and olive oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the mac and cheese.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
7. Let the mac and cheese rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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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.