Traditional macaroni cheese
Elbow macaroni in a creamy cheddar sauce, browned under the grill
The classic comfort dish: elbow macaroni in a smooth, rich cheddar sauce, topped with more cheese and grilled until golden and bubbling. Serve it with a green salad.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 9 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 ⅛ oz butter
- 1 ¾ oz plain flour⅓ cup
- 3 ¼ cups milk3 cups
- 9 oz cheddar cheese2 cups, grated
- ½ tsp saltor to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepperor to taste
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Method
0/6 doneStep 1: Cook 9 oz elbow macaroni in boiling salted water as the packet says, until just tender, and drain.
10 minStep 2: Melt 2 ⅛ oz butter in a pan over a medium heat. Add 1 ¾ oz plain flour and stir for 2 minutes until light brown.
2 minStep 3: Gradually stir in 3 ¼ cups milk and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp ground black pepper.
5 minStep 4: Add the pasta and half of 4 ½ oz cheddar cheese to the sauce and stir until the cheese melts.
Step 5: Heat the grill to high. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 4 ½ oz cheddar cheese on top.
Step 6: Place under the hot grill for 4–5 minutes until the cheese melts and turns slightly brown. Serve hot.
5 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 780 kcal
- Protein
- 32 g
- Carbs
- 70 g
- Fat
- 41 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does traditional macaroni cheese take?
- About 35 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- What can I use instead of butter?
- The same weight of ghee or coconut oil (for frying and most baking).
- What can I use instead of plain flour?
- Self-raising flour, same amount (then leave out the baking powder).
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