Deluxe Home-Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a popular dish in many cultures, with variations found in countries like Italy, France, and the United States.

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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Deluxe Home-Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Course 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
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 4 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 3 cup Milk
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
4. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, until the mixture is smooth.
5. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the sauce thickens.
6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
7. Add the macaroni to the sauce and mix well.
8. Season with salt and black pepper.
9. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
10. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
12. 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 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.