Horizon Mac & Cheese

Mac and Cheese is a classic comfort food dish that originated in the United States and has become popular worldwide.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Horizon Mac & Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 2200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Macaroni
• 200 gram Cheddar Cheese
• 2 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 50 gram Parmesan Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and mustard powder until well combined.
3. Gradually whisk in milk, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the mixture thickens.
4. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
5. Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
6. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
7. Transfer the macaroni mixture to a baking dish.
8. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and parsley. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the macaroni.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
10. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 550kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

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.