Creamettes Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a classic American dish that originated from Italy. Thomas Jefferson is credited with introducing macaroni and cheese to the United States after tasting it in Europe.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Creamettes Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling 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 ounces Creamettes Macaroni
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 4 cups Milk
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the Creamettes Macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well. Season with salt and black pepper.
7. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
8. In a small bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture over the macaroni.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
10. Let it 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.