Grown Up Mac & Cheese Bake

Mac and cheese is a popular comfort food that originated in the United States. It is often associated with childhood memories and is loved by people of all ages.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Grown Up Mac & Cheese Bake

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: 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

• 16 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Gruyere Cheese
• 2 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
4. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, gruyere cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until melted and smooth.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
7. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish.
8. In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and paprika. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the macaroni and cheese.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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.