Geez! Good Macaroni and Cheese!

Macaroni and cheese originated in Italy, but it was popularized in the United States by Thomas Jefferson, who served it at a state dinner in 1802.

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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Geez! Good Macaroni and Cheese!

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Lunch, 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 Mustard powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and mustard powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens.
4. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. Add 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 bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Sprinkle the mixture over the macaroni and cheese.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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.