Homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole

Mac and cheese originated in Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson, who served it at a state dinner in 1802.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking 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: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1.5 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 cup Bread Crumbs
• 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and mustard powder until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture thickens.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
4. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
5. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Sprinkle the mixture over the macaroni.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbly.
7. Let the casserole 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 35g12%

Sugars 3g

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.