Fancy Mac & Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that originated in Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Fancy Mac & 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: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large 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. Stir in the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until melted and smooth.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish.
7. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the macaroni and cheese.
8. Bake 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 fancy mac & cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 500kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

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.