Smokey Mac N Cheese

Mac and cheese is a classic American dish that originated in the 18th century. Thomas Jefferson is credited with introducing macaroni and cheese to the United States after tasting it in Italy.

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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Smokey Mac N Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: 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: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir for 1 minute.
3. Add flour to the saucepan and whisk until well combined. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Gradually add milk to the saucepan, whisking constantly. Cook until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and add cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
6. Add cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir until well coated.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni mixture to a baking dish.
8. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the macaroni.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped 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.