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Classic mac ’n’ cheese

Name: Classic mac ’n’ cheese
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: macaroni 400g; unsalted butter 30g; plain flour 2 tbsp; whole milk 300ml; mature cheddar 200g grated, plus 2 tbsp for the top

40 minutes
serves 4
Easy

This warming comfort food classic only needs five ingredients, and hits the spot every time. Perfect when you're in the mood to cuddle-up with a bowl of cheesy carbs

By Adam Bush

Published: December 21, 2020 at 2:34 pm

Make this classic mac ‘n’ cheese recipe then check out our vegan mac ‘n’ cheese, cauliflower mac ‘n’ cheese, bacon mac ‘n’ cheese and more macaroni cheese recipes.

Ingredients

macaroni 400g
unsalted butter 30g
plain flour 2 tbsp
whole milk 300ml
mature cheddar 200g grated, plus 2 tbsp for the top

Method

Step 1

Heat the oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Cook the macaroni in a large pan of boiling salted water following pack instructions until al dente, then drain well.
Step 2

Melt the butter in a large pan over a medium heat. Tip in the flour and stir well. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the mixture turns sandy and smells slightly nutty. Tip the milk into the pan and whisk really thoroughly to get rid of any lumps. Bubble for a few minutes to thicken, then tip in the grated cheddar. Whisk again until fully melted, then season to taste.
Step 3

Stir the macaroni into the sauce, then tip into a 20cm x 30cm baking dish. Scatter over the remaining cheddar, then bake for 20 minutes until golden and crisp on top.