Smoked Gouda & Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is a classic American dish that originated in the 18th century. It gained popularity during the Great Depression when it was often served as a cheap and filling meal.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Smoked Gouda & Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Elbow macaroni
• 2 cup Smoked Gouda cheese
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk, then add the Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the smoked Gouda and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
7. Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
8. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the mac and cheese.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 26g40%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 3g

Protein 18g36%

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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.