Macaroni with Four Cheeses

Macaroni with Four Cheeses, also known as ‘Mac and Cheese’, is a popular comfort food that originated in Italy but gained widespread popularity in the United States.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Macaroni with Four Cheeses

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta 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: 2200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Macaroni
• 150 gram Cheddar Cheese
• 100 gram Parmesan Cheese
• 100 gram Gruyere Cheese
• 100 gram Mozzarella Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk, making sure there are no lumps.
5. Add the cheddar, Parmesan, Gruyere, and mozzarella cheeses. Stir until melted and smooth.
6. Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
7. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
8. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
10. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 550kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 32g50%

Total Carbohydrate 44g15%

Sugars 4g

Protein 21g42%

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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.