Macaroni and cheese needs no introduction — it’s the ultimate comfort food, a household staple, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s one of those dishes that just feels like home. Our version? Creamy, rich, and loaded with flavour. It’s the one you’ll keep coming back to.
Macaroni and cheese
Ingredients
- 500 grams macaroni or pasta of choice, cooked according to packet instructions
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1L- 1.2 L warmed milk
- 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
- 1 ½ cups grated white cheddar plus extra for topping
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella for topping
- 1 tbsp parsley
Instructions
PREHEAT the oven to 220ºC
HEAT butter in a pot over medium heat. Once melted, add in flour and spices. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
GRADUALLY pour in warm milk, whisking after every addition.Bring to the boil and cook for 1-2 minutes on a low heat. Add in cheese and dijon mustard. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
ADD pasta to the sauce and mix to combine. Season to taste.
TRANSFER into a baking dish and top with extra cheese.
BAKE for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
SERVE topped with chopped parsley.
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