Italian Mac and Cheese Casserole Recipe
A delicious Italian twist on the classic mac and cheese casserole.
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Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Dish
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups Milk
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 3 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs optional
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, and cook until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
- Remove from heat and stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce in a mixing bowl. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, if using.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes:
For a twist, add cooked bacon or ham to the mixture before baking.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg
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