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:
- Cook Pasta:
- Boil salted water in a large pot.
- Add macaroni and cook until al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
- 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.
- Add Cheese:
- Remove the saucepan from heat.
- Stir in cheddar and parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix Pasta and Sauce:
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce.
- Stir to ensure the pasta is well-coated with the sauce.
- Prepare Topping (Optional):
- Mix bread crumbs with a little melted butter for extra crispiness.
- Sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
- Bake (Optional):
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Bake the mac and cheese for 10 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.
- 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