Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese originated in Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson. It became popular in the US during the 20th century and is now considered a classic comfort food.

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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Macaroni and Cheese

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

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

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 and continue cooking until the mixture thickens.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
7. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

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.