Triple Cheese Bake

Macaroni and cheese, a popular comfort food, has been enjoyed for centuries. Thomas Jefferson even served a version of macaroni and cheese at a state dinner in 1802, introducing it to a wider audience.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Triple Cheese Bake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Baked Dish, 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
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Parmesan Cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until melted and well combined.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until evenly coated.
7. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with additional cheddar cheese, if desired.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 2g

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.