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Mac and Cheese (Cheese Macaroni)
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Mac and Cheese (Cheese Macaroni)

Creamy macaroni with melted cheese — the American comfort food classic, baked golden brown in the oven.

⏱️ Prep time 15 min. 🍳 Cook time 30 min. 🍽️ 4 servings 📊 Difficulty: medium ⭐ 8/10
🥜 Allergies considered in this recipe: 🥛 Kuhmilch🥚 Ei🌾 Gluten

Source / link: Amerikanische Küche (US-Soulfood)

Ingredients

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400 g Macaroni (egg-free)
250 g Cheddar (soy-free: Bedda)
50 g Butter or vegan butter
50 g Flour
600 ml Milk (or oat/almond milk)
1 TL Mustard
1 Prise Nutmeg
50 g Breadcrumbs
je 1 Prise Salt & pepper

Preparation

  1. 1Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  2. 2Preheat the oven to 200 °C top/bottom heat.
  3. 3Melt the butter in a pot, stir in the flour, and sauté for 2 minutes while stirring (roux).
  4. 4Gradually add the milk while stirring constantly until a smooth sauce forms. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. 5Stir the cheese into the sauce until melted. Season with mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6Mix the macaroni with the cheese sauce and transfer to a baking dish.
  7. 7Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake for about 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. 8Let cool briefly and serve.

Notes & tips

Note: Contains cow's milk + egg (roux, cheese sauce, optional egg in topping). Soy-free if margarine/butter without soy. Soy-free cheese: Bedda. Milk alternatives: Oat/almond milk + vegan butter. Choose egg-free pasta.

Nutrition

estimated per serving
Calories
527 kcal
Protein
23 g
Fat
37 g
Carbs
26 g

– = ingredient not in nutrition database (estimate incomplete)