Three-Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a popular comfort food in the United States, with various regional and gourmet variations.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Three-Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, 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 Monterey Jack Cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Parmesan Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Paprika
• ¹⁄₂ cup Bread Crumbs
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions.
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
6. Drain the cooked macaroni and add it to the cheese sauce. Stir until well coated.
7. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish.
8. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, paprika, and parsley. Sprinkle the mixture over the macaroni and cheese.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
10. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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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.