Description
Trying to gain healthy weight or build muscle? These high-carb, high-protein meals helped me gain 10 lbs naturally—and they actually taste amazing! Perfect for lean bulking, post-workout recovery, or anyone needing more fuel in their day. These easy, balanced recipes are great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—no complicated ingredients, just real food that gets results
Recipes:
Ultimate Baked Mac & Cheese
This Ultimate Baked Mac & Cheese is rich, creamy, and loaded with cheesy goodness! With a golden, crispy top and a gooey, melty center, this dish is pure comfort food perfection.
Ingredients:
For the Mac & Cheese:
2 ½ cups elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
For the Topping:
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup cheddar cheese (extra for topping)
Instructions:
Cook the Pasta: Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce:
In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly until thickened.
Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Add cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
Combine Pasta & Sauce: Mix cooked pasta into the cheese sauce, ensuring it’s fully coated.
Assemble & Bake:
Pour the mac & cheese into a greased baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter.
Sprinkle extra cheddar cheese and the breadcrumb mixture on top.
Bake to Perfection: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley and dig into the creamiest, cheesiest mac & cheese ever!
This baked mac & cheese is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Perfect for family dinners, holidays, or any time you crave pure comfort food. Let me know if you try it!
