Granny Mac’s Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is believed to have originated in Italy, where it was known as ‘maccheroni al forno’. It was brought to America by Thomas Jefferson, who fell in love with the dish during his travels.

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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Granny Mac’s Mac and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: 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

• 16 ounce Elbow 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
• 0.5 cup Bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
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.
6. Drain the cooked macaroni and add it to the cheese sauce. Mix well.
7. Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a baking dish.
8. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
10. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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.