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Mac and cheese

4 side portions.

Recipe bywjf.morris
AmericanFor four
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Total time53 min
DifficultyModerate
Community ratingNew recipe
Per serving23.2g protein
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Serves
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Method

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  1. 01

    Start heating the oven

    1 minHands-on

    Heat the oven to 190°C fan.

  2. 02

    Prepare the ingredients

    8 minHands-on

    Grate the cheeses and measure the sauce and topping ingredients.

  3. 03

    Bring the pasta water to the boil

    7 minHands-on

    Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and add the macaroni.

  4. 04

    Cook the macaroni

    8 minHands-off · check as directed

    Cook for 2 minutes less than the packet time. The planner allows about 8 minutes; follow the packet for your pasta.

  5. 05

    Drain

    2 minHands-on

    Drain the pasta well.

  6. 06

    Make the roux

    2 minHands-on

    Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.

  7. 07

    Whisk the sauce

    6 minHands-on

    Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and thickened.

  8. 08

    Mix and assemble

    3 minHands-on

    Take off the heat. Stir in the mustard, pepper, most of the Cheddar and half the Parmesan. Fold in the macaroni. Transfer to a greased baking dish and scatter over the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.

  9. 09

    Bake

    18 minHands-off · check as directed

    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.

  10. 10

    Take out

    1 minHands-on

    Take the dish out of the oven.

  11. 11

    Stand

    5 minHands-off · check as directed

    Let stand for 5 minutes before spooning out.

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