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Mac and Cheese (Cheese Macaroni)
by @NomNomCreamy macaroni with melted cheese — the American comfort food classic, baked golden brown in the oven.
Source / link: Amerikanische Küche (US-Soulfood)
Ingredients
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| 400 g | Macaroni |
| 250 g | Cheddar (vegan) |
| 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
Step by step through the recipe
- 1 Cook 400 g macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, drain and set aside.
- 2 Preheat oven to 200 °C top/bottom heat.
- 3 Melt 50 g butter in a pot, stir in 50 g flour and cook while stirring for 2 Minuten (roux).
- 4 Gradually pour in 600 ml milk while stirring constantly until a smooth sauce forms. Let simmer for 5 Minuten.
- 5 Stir 250 g cheddar into the sauce until melted. Season with 1 TL mustard, je 1 Prise nutmeg, each je 1 Prise salt and pepper.
- 6 Mix the cooked 400 g macaroni with the cheese sauce and transfer to a baking dish.
- 7 Sprinkle with 50 g breadcrumbs and bake until golden brown for about 15–20 Minuten.
- 8 Let cool briefly and serve.
Notes & tips
Note: Contains cow's milk + egg (roux, cheese sauce, optional egg in topping). Milk alternatives: Oat/almond milk + vegan butter.
Nutrition
estimated per serving- Calories
- 527 kcal
- Protein
- 23 g
- Fat
- 37 g
- Carbs
- 26 g
– = ingredient not in nutrition database (estimate incomplete)
