Zippy Cheese Bake

Macaroni and cheese is a popular comfort food dish that originated in Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson.

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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Zippy Cheese Bake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Comfort Food, 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: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Paprika
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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 until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and mix well.
7. Stir in the cheddar cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese.
8. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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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.