Creamy Macaroni Casserole

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food dish that originated in Italy, but gained popularity in the United States. Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, is said to have introduced macaroni and cheese to the United States after tasting it in Europe.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Creamy Macaroni Casserole

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Macaroni
• 200 gram Cheddar Cheese
• 2 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 cup Bread Crumbs
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. 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 until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add the cooked macaroni and cheddar cheese to the saucepan. Stir until the cheese is melted and the macaroni is evenly coated.
6. Transfer the macaroni mixture to a greased casserole dish.
7. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and parsley. Sprinkle the mixture over the macaroni.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbling.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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.