Easy Peasy Baked Mac and Cheesy

Mac and cheese originated in Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson, who fell in love with the dish while visiting Europe.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 8.

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Easy Peasy Baked Mac and Cheesy

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

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

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Macaroni
• 200 gram Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well. Season with salt and black pepper.
7. Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy your Easy Peasy Baked Mac and Cheesy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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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.