Home-Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is a popular dish in the United States, often considered a comfort food.
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.
Home-Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
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In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
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Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens.
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Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
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Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
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Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
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Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 20g40%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
