Lightened Up Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a classic American dish that originated in the 18th century. Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, is credited with introducing macaroni and cheese to America after tasting it in Italy.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Lightened Up Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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

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

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 1.5 cup Low-fat milk
• 1 cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 cup Whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
2. In a large saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming. Add the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
3. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
4. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the macaroni.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the macaroni is heated through.
6. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

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.