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American-style mac and cheese
Serves 6
Easy
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This recipe was submitted by Good Food member Derek Smith 4 and has not been tested by our team.
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Units:
- 500g macaroni
- 125g butter
- 4 tbsp plain flour
- 400g grated cheddar cheese
- 475ml milk
- 400ml double cream
- 4 slices breadtorn into small pieces
- salt and pepperto 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 175 degrees C (350 degrees F).
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.
step 6
Pour 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.
