Good For You Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese originated in Italy, but it gained popularity in the United States during the 18th century. Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, is said to have introduced macaroni and cheese to the country after tasting it in Europe.

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.

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Good For You Macaroni and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, Lunch, Main Course 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: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 1 cup Broccoli Florets
• 1 cup Cauliflower Florets
• 1 cup Low-Fat Milk
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
• 1 cup Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cauliflower florets and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, heat the low-fat milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
5. Gradually add the cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese to the hot milk, stirring until melted and smooth.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, broccoli, cauliflower, and cheese sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
8. In a small bowl, combine the whole wheat bread crumbs and olive oil. Sprinkle the mixture over the macaroni and cheese.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
10. Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

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.