Old Fashioned Baked Mac ‘n Cheese

Mac ‘n cheese is a popular comfort food in the United States and has been enjoyed for centuries. It was even served at the White House during Thomas Jefferson’s presidency.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Old Fashioned Baked Mac ‘n Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: 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: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 1 cup Bread Crumbs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
5. Drain the cooked macaroni and add it to the cheese sauce. Stir until well coated.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. Transfer the mac 'n cheese to a baking dish.
8. In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper.
9. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the mac 'n cheese.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
11. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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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.