“extraordinary” Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese is a classic comfort food that originated in Italy and gained popularity in the United States.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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“extraordinary” Macaroni and Cheese

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
6. In the greased baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Mix well.
7. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese on top.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy your "extraordinary" Macaroni and Cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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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.