Pioneer Woman’s Not Your Granny’s Mac & Cheese

Mac and cheese originated in Italy, but it gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century and became a classic comfort food.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Pioneer Woman’s Not Your Granny’s Mac & 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: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounces Elbow macaroni
• 6 tablespoons Butter
• 6 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 4 cups Whole milk
• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 4 cups Grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cups Grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
• 1 cups Breadcrumbs
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream. Continue cooking and whisking until the sauce thickens.
3. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, dry mustard, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
4. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
5. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the macaroni.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the macaroni is bubbly.
7. Let the mac and cheese rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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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.