Super Cheesy Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a popular dish in the United States and has been enjoyed since the 18th century. Thomas Jefferson is said to have been a big fan of macaroni and cheese, and even served it at a state dinner in 1802.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Super Cheesy Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 6 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Mustard powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and mustard powder until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and add the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
5. In a greased baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Mix well.
6. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
8. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Enjoy your Super Cheesy Baked Macaroni & Cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 500kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

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.