Pecan Crusted Mac & Cheese

Pecan Crusted Mac & Cheese is a delicious twist on the classic macaroni and cheese dish, adding a crunchy and flavorful pecan crust.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Pecan Crusted Mac & Cheese

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pecans
• ¹⁄₂ cup Breadcrumbs
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the pecans, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
5. In a greased baking dish, layer the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the top.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
7. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

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.