Creamy Baked Macaroni And Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a popular comfort food in many countries, with variations of the dish found in different cuisines around the world.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Creamy Baked Macaroni 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

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1.5 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
6. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
8. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Enjoy your creamy baked macaroni and cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

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.