Macaroni cheese, otherwise known as mac n cheese in the US, is a sure family favourite, loved by both children and adults. This baked mac and cheese recipe uses a sharp cheddar cheese that is melted into a rich and creamy cheese sauce for the ultimate cheesy deliciousness. This macaroni cheese recipe is the perfect comfort food and a delicious dinner recipe. Serve with a quick salad for an easy vegetarian dinner for all those busy weeknights.

Macaroni pasta with a creamy cheese sauce and seasoned to perfection. Dinner is served! The perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family. This baked mac and cheese recipe uses a sharp cheddar cheese that is melted into a rich and creamy cheese sauce for the ultimate cheesy deliciousness. Comfort food at its finest!

Macaroni Cheese

The perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family. This baked mac and cheese recipe uses a sharp cheddar cheese that is melted into a rich and creamy cheese sauce for the ultimate cheesy deliciousness. Comfort food at its finest!

5 from 2 votes

Sadia Halimah Aziz

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 550kcal

Ingredients

Pasta

• 500 g Pasta macaroni
• 2 L Water
• 1 tsp Salt

Cheese Sauce

• 100 g Butter
• 50 g Plain Flour
• 1 L Milk hot
• 1 tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Black Pepper
• 300 g Cheese

Instructions

• In a saucepan add the water and salt then stir until the salt is dissolved and bring it to a boil  
• Add the pasta to the water and cook for 10-12 minutes on a gentle simmer until the pasta is al dente – al dente refers to when the pasta is cooked just enough to retain a somewhat firm texture with a bit of a bite
• Whilst the pasta is cooking add the whole milk into a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil
• In another pan melt the butter completely on low heat before adding the plain flour and cooking for 3-4 minutes whilst stirring continuously until a thick paste forms – this is called a roux
• Add the boiled milk gradually to the roux, stirring continuously, and cook for 5-7 minutes on medium heat until the sauce has thickened
• Add the salt and black pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes
• Remove from the heat then grate the cheese before adding 200g into the white sauce and mix until the cheese melts into the sauce – leave 100g for adding on top of the dish
• Drain the pasta and add into the sauce then mix until each piece is coated with the cheese before transferring to an ovenproof baking dish and topping with the remaining cheese
• Bake near the top of a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6 in the middle of the oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is golden brown
• Your macaroni cheese is ready!

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Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal