Wilson’s Own Mac n’ Cheese

Mac n’ Cheese is a classic American dish that originated in the 18th century. It became popular during the Great Depression as it was an affordable and filling meal.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Wilson’s Own Mac n’ Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Lunch, 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: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 4 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
6. In the prepared baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Mix well.
7. In a small bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture over the macaroni.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

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.