Pioneer Woman Macaroni & Cheese

The Pioneer Woman Macaroni & Cheese recipe was created by Ree Drummond, a popular American blogger and television personality known as the Pioneer Woman.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Pioneer Woman Macaroni & Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Lunch, 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: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Macaroni
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 3 cup Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 cup Grated cheddar cheese
• 2 cup Grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Dry mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Stir in the salt, black pepper, dry mustard, and paprika.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
7. Let the macaroni and cheese rest for 10 minutes before serving.
8. Sprinkle with additional paprika, if desired.
9. Enjoy your Pioneer Woman Macaroni & Cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

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.