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Easy Mac and Cheese


  • Author: Sarah

Ingredients

Scale

Before you start cooking, gather the following ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process:

  • 250g macaroni or any short pasta
  • 30g butter
  • 30g all-purpose flour
  • 500ml milk
  • ¼ tsp mixed spice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 200g cheddar cheese, grated
  • 50g parmesan cheese, grated
  • 50g bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Making Easy Mac and Cheese is a straightforward process that involves a few simple steps. Follow these instructions to create your mouth-watering dish:

  1. Cook Pasta:
    • Boil salted water in a large pot.
    • Add macaroni and cook until al dente.
    • Drain and set aside.
  2. Make Cheese Sauce:
    • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
    • Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
    • Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens (around 5 minutes).
    • Stir in garlic powder and mixed spice.
  3. Add Cheese:
    • Remove the saucepan from heat.
    • Stir in cheddar and parmesan cheese until melted.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Mix Pasta and Sauce:
    • Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce.
    • Stir to ensure the pasta is well-coated with the sauce.
  5. Prepare Topping (Optional):
    • Mix bread crumbs with a little melted butter for extra crispiness.
    • Sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
  6. Bake (Optional):
    • Preheat oven to 180°C.
    • Bake the mac and cheese for 10 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.
  7. Serve:
    • Garnish with fresh parsley.
    • Enjoy your comforting mac and cheese!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: one normal portion
  • Calories: 450
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Protein: 20g