Manchego Thyme Mac And Cheese
Manchego cheese is a traditional Spanish cheese made from sheep’s milk and named after the region of La Mancha.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Manchego Thyme Mac And Cheese
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
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Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in the Manchego cheese, thyme, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is melted.
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Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
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Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
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Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 500kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 30g47%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 20g40%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
