Restaurant Style Mac and Cheese
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Mac and cheese originated in Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson, who fell in love with the dish while visiting Europe.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Restaurant Style Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
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Gradually whisk in the milk, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
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Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish.
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In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the mixture over the macaroni and cheese.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
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Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy your delicious restaurant-style mac and cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.