Macaroni cheese
HB-3633 · Hand-built original · American
A classic baked-style macaroni in a cheddar and Parmesan cheese sauce, finished under the grill.
AmericanMain course1 hrServes 4743 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-Sodium
Main ingredient: macaroni
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
Servings:4quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 8¾ oz macaroni
- 1½ oz butter
- 1½ oz plain flour
- 2½ cups milk
- 8¾ oz cheddar, grated
- 1¾ oz Parmesan, finely grated
Method
- Cook the macaroni in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes, drain well, and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add the flour, and stir to form a roux, cooking for a few minutes.
- Whisk in the milk gradually, a little at a time, and cook for 10-15 minutes to a thick, smooth sauce.
- Heat the grill to hot.
- Remove the sauce from the heat, stir in 6¼ oz of the cheddar until melted, and mix in the macaroni.
- Transfer to a deep ovenproof dish, sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and the Parmesan, grill until browned and bubbling, and serve straight away.
Prep: 30 min · Cook: 30 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
743kcalCalories
34gProtein
60gCarbs
40gFat
3.5gFibre
8gSugars