Protein Packed Mac Cheese Recipes

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PROTEIN PACKED MAC-N-CHEESE



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Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups milk
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 cups grated gruyere cheese (may substitute Swiss)
1 pound blanched macaroni
1 cup edamames
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. In a large pot, heat the milk and add the 3/4 of each cheese. Stir in the pasta and soybeans. Check for seasoning. Place in ovenproof casserole and top with remaining cheese. This will hide the protein packed green things. Broil on high until bubbly brown. If placing in the oven from a cooled or cold state, then heat in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes before broiling.

PROTEIN PACKED MAC-N-CHEESE



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Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups milk
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 cups grated gruyere cheese (may substitute Swiss)
1 pound blanched macaroni
1 cup edamames
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the milk and add the 3/4 of each cheese. Stir in the pasta and soybeans. Check for seasoning. Place in ovenproof casserole and top with remaining cheese. This will hide the protein packed green things. Broil on high until bubbly brown. If placing in the oven from a cooled or cold state, then heat in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes before broiling.

BAKED MAC AND CHEESE



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Even people who have had their own homemade baked macaroni and cheese recipe for years ask for mine when they taste this crumb-topped version. For the best baked mac and cheese, use extra-sharp white cheddar cheese for more flavor. -Shelby Thompson of Dover, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain., In a Dutch oven, heat 1/3 cup butter over medium heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a microwave, melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689 calories, Fat 37g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 834mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

PROTEIN PACKED MAC & CHEESE



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Make and share this Protein Packed Mac & Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Johnsonville Sausage

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups uncooked whole grain elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup nonfat milk
8 ounces American cheese, cubed (Velveeta® or Kraft®)
1 link half of 13 . 5 ounce package Johnsonville® Smoked or Three Cheese Italian Style Premium Cooking Sausage, quartered and sliced

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add cheese; cook and stir until melted.
  • Stir in macaroni and sausage.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 84, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 7.7

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