Stove Top Mac-N-Cheese by Alton Brown

Macaroni and cheese is a popular comfort food that originated in Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Stove Top Mac-N-Cheese by Alton Brown

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 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
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir until well coated.
6. Remove from heat and let the mac-n-cheese rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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.