Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a popular dish in the United States, often considered a comfort food. It has roots in Italian and British cuisine.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Macaroni and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Lunch, 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 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
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, salt, and pepper until the mixture thickens.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted.
5. Drain the cooked macaroni and mix it with the cheese sauce.
6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
8. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

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.