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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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Baked macaroni and cheese with a creamy cheese sauce and golden topping. A comforting and easy vegetarian casserole.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 484
Ingredients Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons butter or plant-based butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk or plant-based milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
  3. Drain and set aside.
  4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Slowly add milk while whisking continuously.
  7. Cook until the sauce thickens.
  8. Stir in cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  9. Combine cheese sauce with macaroni and transfer to a baking dish.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 21gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 883IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 429mgIron: 1mg

Notes

• Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest sauce
• Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving
• Add breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch if desired

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