Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients8

• elbow macaroni250 g
• unsalted butter40 g
• all-purpose flour30 g
• whole milk500 ml
• sharp cheddar cheese300 g
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/4 tsp
• dry mustard1/2 tsp

Method

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni until just tender. Drain well.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the grated cheddar, salt, pepper, and dry mustard until smooth.
5. Fold the drained macaroni into the cheese sauce.
6. Serve hot, or transfer to a buttered baking dish and bake at 180°C for 15 minutes until bubbling.