Damm this is good Mac and cheese

Mac and cheese is a classic American dish that originated in the 18th century. It was popularized by Thomas Jefferson, who served it at a state dinner in 1802.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Damm this is good Mac and cheese

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Slowly whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the mixture thickens.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
6. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
7. Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
8. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 500kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

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.