Mom’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese originated in Europe, but it became popular in the United States during the colonial era. Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, is credited with popularizing macaroni and cheese in America.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Mom’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Elbow macaroni
• 2 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. 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 the mixture thickens.
4. Add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. In a baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 5g

Protein 20g40%

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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.