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how to make macaroni cheese

Super Easy Macaroni Cheese | Kid's Favourite

Rachel
The ultimate comfort food topped with a cheesy, chewy crispy topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, British
Servings 8
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

1 Oven Proof Dish
1 Large Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 375 g Macaroni
  • 45 g Butter
  • 45 g Plain Flour
  • 900 ml Milk
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 325 g Mature Cheddar Cheese (grated)
  • 60 g Breadcrumbs (Fresh white)
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook the macaroni in salted water for 10 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a pan. Add the flour and cook, stiring for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually blend in the milk. Bring to the boil until it begins to thicken. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring.
  • Add the mustard, macaroni and ¾ of the cheese to the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  • Lightly grease your ovenproof dish and spoon in the macaroni mixture. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and the remaining cheese and bake in a pre-heated oven 180°c Fan / Gas 6 for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
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Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 21gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 418mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 736IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 456mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baked macaroni cheese
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