Grandma’s Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food dish that originated in Italy and was brought to America by Thomas Jefferson.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Grandma’s Macaroni and Cheese

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 6 Calories: 2400

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
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
• 0.5 cup Bread Crumbs

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 saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
7. Transfer the macaroni mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
9. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy your delicious Grandma's Macaroni and Cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

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.