Macaroni Cheese
By The Cooking Book
Published on 21 April 2022
This simple dish makes a nourishing family meal.Good with a green salad or garlic bread.Time and servings
55 minsTotal time
6Servings
20 minsPrep time
35 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 85 g of butter
- 4 tbsp of plain flour
- 400 g of dried macaroni
- 1 tsp of mustard powder
- 175 g of cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
- 60 g of parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
- 100 g of breadcrumbs, fresh
- 400 ml of milk, warmed
- 100 g of mozzarella cheese, drained and finely diced
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil over a high heat. Add the macaroni and boil for 2 minutes less than specified on the packet. Drain well and set aside, shaking off any excess water.Step 2
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F/Gas 6) and grease an ovenproof serving dish. Melt 25g (scant 1oz) of the butter in a small pan. Add the breadcrumbs, stir, then remove the pan from the heat and set aside.Step 3
Melt the remaining butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Sprinkle over the flour, then stir for 30 seconds. Stir in the mustard powder and nutmeg, then remove the pan from the heat and slowly whisk in the milk. Return the pan to the heat and bring the mixture to the boil, whisking, for 2–3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat. Stir in the Cheddar cheese, until melted and smooth, then add the macaroni and mozzarella and stir together.Step 4
Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and smooth the surface. Toss the breadcrumbs with the Parmesan cheese and sprinkle over the top. Place the dish on a baking tray and bake for 25 minutes, or until heated through and golden brown on top. Leave to stand for 2 minutes, then serve straight from the dish.