Mac and Cheese in a Potato

Mac and Cheese in a Potato is a creative twist on the classic mac and cheese dish, adding a delicious and nutritious potato shell to hold the cheesy goodness.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Mac and Cheese in a Potato

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 2080

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 gram Potatoes
• 200 gram Macaroni
• 200 gram Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Wash the potatoes and prick them all over with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender.
3. While the potatoes are baking, cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
5. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
7. Cut a slit lengthwise in each baked potato and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer of potato inside the skin.
8. Mash the potato flesh and stir it into the cheese sauce. Add the cooked macaroni, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
9. Spoon the mac and cheese mixture back into the potato skins.
10. Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
11. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 520kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

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.