Baked mac and cheese
Macaroni in a thick, sharp cheese sauce with a crisp breadcrumb topping. Pure comfort food.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.50 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than the packet says, then drain.
8 min - 2
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Melt the butter in a large pan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the milk a little at a time, whisking, then simmer for 5 minutes until thick and smooth.
5 min - 4
Off the heat, stir in the mustard, salt, pepper and all but a handful of the cheddar and the Leicester until melted.
- 5
Fold in the macaroni and tip into a baking dish. Mix the breadcrumbs with the reserved cheese and scatter on top.
- 6
Bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
20 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.