Ranch Mac ‘n Cheese

Mac ‘n Cheese is a classic American dish that originated in the 18th century and has since become a popular comfort food worldwide.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Ranch Mac ‘n Cheese

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 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 Ranch dressing mix
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and ranch dressing mix until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix until well coated.
6. Transfer the mac 'n cheese to a baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
8. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

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.