Homemade Macaroni & Cheese

Macaroni and cheese originated in Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson. It has since become a popular comfort food in American cuisine.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Homemade Macaroni & Cheese

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce 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 Breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
5. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. In a baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Mix well.
8. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
10. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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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.