Macaroni and Cheese

Elbow macaroni in a rich, creamy cheddar sauce, baked until golden and bubbling on top.

Photo: Judgefloro · CC0

Ingredients

• 300 g elbow macaroni
• 250 g mature cheddar, grated
• 600 ml milk
• 40 g butter
• 40 g plain flour
• Salt

How to make Macaroni and Cheese

1. Cook the macaroni in salted water until just short of tender, then drain.
2. Melt the butter, stir in the flour, then gradually whisk in the milk and simmer into a smooth sauce.
3. Take off the heat and stir in most of the cheddar until melted. Season.
4. Heat the grill or oven to 200 °C. Mix the macaroni into the sauce and tip into a baking dish.
5. Scatter over the remaining cheese and bake until golden and bubbling.