Baked Mac and Cheese
Ultra creamy stovetop cheese sauce baked with elbow macaroni until bubbling.
Vegetarian
⚠ Contains: Gluten, Dairy, Mustard. Always check your own ingredients — this isn't a guarantee for severe allergies.
Ingredients
- 400g elbow macaroni
- 4 tbsp butter, 4 tbsp flour, 3 cups milk (bechamel)
- 3 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 cup gruyere or mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- Salt and pepper
Steps
- Cook macaroni in salted water until just al dente; drain.
- Melt butter, whisk in flour, cook 1 minute, then gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened.
- Stir in mustard powder, then most of the cheese, off heat, until melted and smooth.
- Fold in cooked macaroni, season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 190C (375F) for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling.