Jackie’s Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a popular comfort food in the United States, and it has been enjoyed for centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, is said to have introduced macaroni and cheese to the country after tasting it in Italy.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Jackie’s Macaroni and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, 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: 1800

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 Bread crumbs

Instructions

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

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 4g

Protein 18g36%

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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.