Smoked Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food dish that originated in Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson. It has since become a beloved staple in American cuisine.

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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Smoked Macaroni and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, 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: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Smoked Gouda Cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 cup Bread Crumbs
• 4 strip Cooked Bacon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese and smoked gouda cheese until melted and smooth.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Stir until well coated.
7. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
8. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
11. Serve the smoked macaroni and cheese hot, garnished with cooked bacon strips.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 500kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 20g40%

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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.