Macaroni and Cheese (Classic Baked)

Macaroni and Cheese (Classic Baked)

Ingredients (4–6 servings)

• 300 g elbow macaroni

• 50 g butter

• 50 g all-purpose flour

• 600 ml whole milk

• 200 g cheddar cheese, grated

• 100 g mozzarella or Gruyère, grated

• 1 tsp mustard powder (optional)

• Salt & black pepper

• For topping: 30 g breadcrumbs + a knob of butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190 °C (375 °F).

2. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, drain, set aside.

3. In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour to make a roux, cook ~1 minute.

4. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring until sauce thickens.

5. Remove from heat, stir in mustard powder, salt, pepper, cheddar & half the mozzarella.

6. Mix sauce with macaroni; pour into a baking dish.

7. Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs. Dot breadcrumbs with butter.

8. Bake ~20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.