Traditional Macaroni Cheese

Perfect meal for the early stages of the new academic year

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Preparation Time

h m

Cook Time

h m

Servings

0

Ingredients

Instructions

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  • You will need:

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  • boiling pan, x 1 (big enough to fit the macaroni in).

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  • boiling pan, small, x 1 (for the cheese sauce).

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  • colander, x 1.

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  • knife, x 1.

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  • chopping board, x 1.

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  • wooden spoon, x 1

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  • cheese grater, x 1

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  • method:

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  • 1. Fill a boiling pan with enough water to submerge the macaroni and then bring to the boil. Once boiling, add the macaroni and turn the heat down to a simmer and leave for around 10 ? 12 minutes, until el dente (this is when the pasta is cooked throughout but still has a slight toughness which allows for a bite whilst eating). Once ready remove using a colander and drain well.

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  • 2. In the meantime melt the butter in a small boiling pan on a medium heat. Once melted mix in the flour to make a roux (this is a clumpy, doughy mixture that liquid can be added to to make a white sauce). Next, slowly add the milk bit by bit whilst stirring continuously until all the milk is used and you are left with a thick, pourable white sauce.

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  • 3. Lastly, add the grated cheddar cheese and parmesan to the white sauce and continue stirring until combined. Mix the cheese sauce in with the macaroni, season to taste and then enjoy.