Home-Style Four Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Macaroni and cheese originated in Italy, but it gained popularity in the United States and became a classic comfort food.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Home-Style Four Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Parmesan Cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Gruyere Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 2 cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Onion Powder

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
3. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens.
4. Add the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and gruyere cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
6. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 500kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

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.