Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 8 servings with 505 calories, 21g of protein, and 20g of fat each. Not If you have bread crumbs, paprika, parsley leaves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the bread crumbs you could follow this main course with the Chocolate Banana Bread as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 55 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat.
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Add the macaroni and cook until slightly underdone, or very al dente, about 7 minutes.
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Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until the roux turns a very pale golden color.
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Add the milk and whisk well to remove any lumps. Bring to a simmer over low heat.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, 1/4 cup of Parmesan, parsley and canola oil. Reserve.
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Add the paprika, Cheddar, the remaining 8 ounces of grated Parmesan, the cottage cheese and salt and pepper, to taste, into the milk mixture.
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Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir to combine.
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Reserve 3 cups for the Round 2 web recipe Spicy Macaroni and Cheese Bites.
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Spray a 9 by 13-inch ovenproof baking dish with cooking spray.
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Pour in the macaroni and cheese and spread it evenly in the pan.
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Sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture and bake for about 30 minutes until the bread crumbs are toasted and golden.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In55 m.
Servings8
Health Score9
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