Macaroni and Cheese….. Please
Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that originated in Italy, but gained popularity in the United States. Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, is said to have introduced macaroni and cheese to the country after tasting it in Europe.
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.
Ingredients
- 250 gram Macaroni
- 200 gram Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce. Mix well.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.