Mac and Cheese with fried Eggs

Creamy mac and cheese topped with a crispy fried egg for extra protein — a comforting, filling meal that works any time of day.

Mac and Cheese with fried Eggs

Preparation

1
Cook the macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
4
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese, mustard powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and melted.
5
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until fully coated. Divide among plates.
6
Heat a little oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat and fry the eggs until the whites are set and yolks still runny.
7
Top each portion of mac and cheese with a fried egg and serve immediately.

Nutrational Values per serving

234
kcal
11g
protein
21g
carbs
12g
fat

Ingredients

  • Macaroni Pasta 350 g
  • Butter 3 tbsp
  • All-purpose Flour 3 tbsp
  • Milk, 2% 2.5 cup
  • Cheddar Cheese, shredded 2.5 cup
  • Mustard Powder 0.5 tsp
  • Salt 0.5 tsp
  • Black Pepper 0.25 tsp
  • Egg 4 large
  • Vegetable Oil 1 tbsp
vegetarian high-protein clean-eating
Difficulty 1/3
Duration 25 Min