Three-Cheese Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is believed to have originated in the United States, with Thomas Jefferson being credited with introducing it to American cuisine after tasting it in Europe.

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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Three-Cheese Mac and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: 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: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 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 cup Bread Crumbs
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until melted and smooth.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
6. Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
7. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and chopped parsley. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the mac and cheese.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Let the mac and cheese rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 540kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 32g50%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 4g

Protein 22g44%

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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.