Macaroni And Cheese II

Macaroni and cheese originated from Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson, who fell in love with the dish during his travels.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Macaroni And Cheese II

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: 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
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. In a baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Mix well.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. 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.