Down Home Macaroni & Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is a popular dish in many American households and is often considered a comfort food.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Down Home Macaroni & Cheese
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until it forms a paste.
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Gradually whisk in the milk, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
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Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
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Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
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Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy your delicious Down Home Macaroni & Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 18g36%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
