Michelle Hall's macaroni cheese
Serves: 2 - 3
Each portion contains...
| Calories | Sugars | Fat | Saturates | Salt |
| 515 | 6g | 24g | 15g | 1.2g |
| 26% | 7% | 34% | 75% | 20% |
... of an adult's Guideline Daily Amount
170g (6oz) macaroni
1dsp butter or low-fat spread
1dsp plain flour
1/2tsp mustard powder
1/2 pint semi-skimmed milk
170g (6oz) cheddar cheese, grated
Salt and pepper, to taste
1. Cook the macaroni in lightly salted boiling water, according to packet instructions.
2. Melt the butter in a pan. Add the flour and mustard powder, stirring all the time to make a paste. Don't let it burn.
3. Slowly add the milk, whisking with a fork to get rid of any lumps. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
4. Keep on a medium heat. When the sauce thickens, add the cheese, keeping a little back for the topping, and whisk until smooth.
5. Drain the pasta and add to the sauce. Pour into an ovenproof dish and sprinkle with the rest of the grated cheese.
6. Bake at Gas 6/200°C/400°F for 20 mins.
Michelle Hall, 34, Belfast
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lorna, about 1 year [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]
beautiful and very moreish. my 5 kids lapped it up
Jack, 2 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]
what is gluten free diets I must have somehow missed it! Guess I should do some other research before coming to a conclusion.