Macaroni Salad Gratin

Macaroni Salad Gratin is a popular dish in both Italian and American cuisines. It combines the creamy goodness of macaroni salad with the crispy and cheesy topping of a gratin.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Macaroni Salad Gratin

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¹⁄₂ cup Red bell pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Green bell pepper
• ¹⁄₄ cup Red onion
• ¹⁄₄ cup Celery
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cheddar cheese
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Paprika
• ¹⁄₄ cup Bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon Butter

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
3. Add cooked macaroni, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, celery, and cheddar cheese to the bowl. Mix well.
4. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
5. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture over the macaroni mixture.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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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.