Grandma’s Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food dish that originated in Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson. It has since become a beloved staple in American cuisine.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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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 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1.5 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

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 1-2 minutes.
3. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Pour the macaroni and cheese into a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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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.