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Creamy mac and cheese recipe

A basic mac an cheese recipe that is easy to make while delivering a full spectrum of flavor.
Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mac and cheese, white sauce

Ingredients

  • 200 gr Elbow Macaroni
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 3 Tbsp Flour
  • 2 Cups Milk (warm)
  • 1 Pinch Nutmeg (freshly grated) Optional
  • Cheddar Cheese grated (Mix with Mozarella if required)
  • 1 med Tomato (sliced)
  • ¼ Small Onion sliced

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Instructions

  • Boil a pot of water, add a tsp of salt, and add the elbow macaroni. Cook till al dente (soft but still firm)
  • Drain the pasta and set aside

White Cheese Sauce

  • In a saucepan melt the butter, add 3 tbsp flour, and mix well. Add milk and mix well. Add a pinch of salt to taste. Mix well until the mixture thickens.
  • Add a little nutmeg (optional).
  • Add some grated cheese to the white sauce and melt in. Add cheese according to your own taste.

Preparing the Dish

  • Add the al dente pasta to a suitable baking dish that is large and deep enough to contain all the pasta and the whilte sauce.
  • Add the cheesy white sauce and mix into the pasta ensuring that all the pasta is coated.
  • Add the sliced tomato to the top and sprinkle with the sliced onions. Add a little salt and black pepper to the tomato.
  • Cover the entire top with grated cheese
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 200℃ for 15 to 20 minutes - watch and remove when the cheese on top is melted and is a lovely golden brown.
  • Remove - Bon appetit!