DINNER IN 40 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 200°C. Cook the macaroni until just al dente and drain.
DINNER IN 40 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
PASTA · DINNER
Mac and Cheese
Creamy baked mac and cheese with a crunchy golden top. Serves 6 in 40 minutes.
Total time40 min
YieldServes 6
DietVegetarian
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DifficultyEasy
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Step 2
Melt the butter, stir in the flour and cook for a minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and simmer until thick and smooth.
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Step 3
Take off the heat and stir in most of the cheddar, the mustard and nutmeg. Season.
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Step 4
Mix with the macaroni, tip into a baking dish, and top with the rest of the cheddar, the Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
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Step 5
Bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
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Cooking notes
For stovetop mac and cheese, skip the baking and serve straight away.
A mature cheddar gives the strongest flavour.
Add cooked bacon or broccoli if you like.
Good to know
Mature cheddar for flavour, with some Parmesan or mozzarella for stretch.
Make plenty of sauce and slightly undercook the pasta; it absorbs sauce in the oven.
Yes. Assemble, refrigerate and bake for about 30 minutes.
About this recipe
Baked mac and cheese with a creamy cheddar sauce and a crisp, golden top is a family favourite and easy to make from scratch.
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