Mac and Cheese
- Serves 4
- Prep time 15 minutes
- Cook time 20 minutes
Nutrition facts
Per serving: Calories 740, Protein 37 g, Fat 27 g, Carbohydrates 87 g, Fibre 4 g, Iron 2 mg, Calcium 744 mg, Sodium 839 mg
Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese with a crunchy topping—what could be better?
Also needed
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) butter
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) flour
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 205°C (400°F).
- Cook the pasta al dente in a large pot of boiling, salted water. Drain.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour, stir and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the milk and bring to a boil, whisking.
- Add the cheese and stir until it has melted. Mix in the pasta.
- Transfer the pasta and sauce to a 20 cm (8 in) round or square baking dish or 4 ramekins.
- In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the bacon bits. Sprinkle over the macaroni. Bake for 10 minutes.
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