Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a popular comfort food in the United States and Canada, often enjoyed by people of all ages.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Macaroni and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Course 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 Mustard Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese

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 mustard powder to make a roux.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
6. Combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce in the baking dish. Mix well.
7. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the macaroni.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. 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 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.