Creamy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a classic dish that originated in Italy, but gained popularity in the United States. Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, is credited with introducing macaroni and cheese to America after tasting it in Europe.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.

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Creamy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

Cooking Method: Stovetop Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the mixture thickens.
5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Season with salt and black pepper.
7. Drain the cooked macaroni and add it to the cheese sauce. Stir until well coated.
8. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 47g16%

Sugars 4g

Protein 18g36%

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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.