Everyone’s Favorite Mac and Cheese
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Mac and cheese is a popular dish that originated in the United States and has become a comfort food staple in many households. It is often enjoyed by people of all ages and can be customized with different types of cheese and toppings.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Everyone’s Favorite Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
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In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute until well combined.
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Gradually whisk in the milk, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
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Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
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Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese on top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
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Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy your delicious homemade mac and cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 500kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 30g47%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 20g40%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.