Macarrones y Queso Recipe

Macarrones y queso, also known as mac and cheese, is a popular comfort food dish that originated in Italy and became popular in the United States.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Macarrones y Queso Recipe

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Dinner, 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

• 250 gram Macaroni
• 200 gram Cheddar Cheese
• 500 ml Milk
• 50 gram Butter
• 50 gram All-purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

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 whisk until smooth.
3. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens.
4. Stir in the cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
6. Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
7. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 17g34%

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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.