American style Mac and Cheese
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 6
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- 500g packet macaroni
- 125g butter
- 4 tablespoons plain flour
- 400g grated cheddar cheese
- 475ml milk
- 400ml double cream
- 4 slices bread, torn into small pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and reserve.step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).step 3
In a large sauce pan, melt 4 tablespoons butter or margarine over medium heat. Add flour and some ground black pepper to taste; stirring until paste-like consistency.step 4
Add milk to mixture and stir continually until mixture starts to thicken; slowly stir in cheese 1 cup at a time until all cheese is melted.step 5
Add double cream and stir in to the mixture.step 6
Pour the cheese mixture over macaroni. Mix well and pour into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.step 7
Place bread pieces on top of macaroni mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Melt 4 tablespoons butter or margarine and pour over bread.step 8
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve.
