Roasted Garlic and Thyme Mac n Cheese

Mac n Cheese is a classic American comfort food dish that originated in the 1930s during the Great Depression. It became popular due to its affordability and versatility.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Roasted Garlic and Thyme Mac n 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
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 4 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 4 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well. Season with salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves.
7. Transfer the macaroni mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 4g

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.