Macaroni Cheese
A creamy, comforting macaroni cheese made with a smooth homemade cheese sauce and pasta. Enjoy it as a quick stovetop dish or bake it with a crispy, golden topping. Perfect for weeknights, family dinners, or whenever you’re craving classic comfort food.
Servings: 6
Calories:
Ingredients
- 350 g macaroni
- 40 g butter
- 40 g plain flour
- 500 ml milk
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 150 g mature cheddar grated
- 100 g second cheese parmesan, gruyère, mozzarella, Gouda, Red Leicester, or a mix
Optional topping:
- 50 g cheddar grated
- 20 g parmesan grated
- 50 g breadcrumbs plain or panko
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to packet instructions, then drain and set aside.
- While it is cooking make the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan.
- Stir in the flour to form a smooth paste (roux) and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth and thickened. Add the garlic powder, onion powder and mustard powder
- Stir in the cheddar and, if using, the second cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and mixed into the sauce.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce.
- Eat immediately for a creamy stovetop version or transfer to an ovenproof dish, sprinkle with Parmesan, extra cheddar, and/or breadcrumbs, and bake at 200°C (180°C fan) for 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
