Macaroni and cheese is a comfort food for many. In the article, we will talk about a simple and quick recipe for macaroni and cheese for 12 servings.
What you need
- 450 grams of pasta;
- 100 grams of butter (not salted);
- 200 grams breadcrumbs;
- 1.5 liters of milk;
- 125 grams of flour;
- 500 grams of cheddar cheese;
- 250 grams of Gruyere cheese;
- Salt, pepper, nutmeg to taste.
How to cook macaroni and cheese
- Heat milk over medium heat. At the same time, melt the butter in the pan, add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Then pour hot milk into the mixture while stirring. The mixture should become thick.
- Remove the pot from the stove, add the spice mixture to the mixture, add the cheddar. Cheese sauce is ready.
- Boil the pasta in a separate pan for 2-3 minutes less than the manufacturer recommends.
- Mix the pasta with the previously prepared cheese sauce.
- Pour the pasta and sauce mixture into a baking dish, sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top and grate over the remaining cheese. Bake the dish for approximately 30 minutes.
Macaroni and cheese will be ready when browned on top.
Serve hot to your guests.
