My Mac&Cheese

Mac and cheese has roots dating back to the 14th century, with its first documented recipe appearing in a cookbook published in 1769 by Elizabeth Raffald.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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My Mac&Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American 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: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 8 ounce Cheddar cheese
• 1.5 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 ounce Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Drain the cooked macaroni and add it to the cheese sauce. Mix well.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 500kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

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.