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Pasta & Noodles

Macaroni Cheese

Serves 8-10

Difficulty
Easy
Preparation Time
Less than 30 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Ingredients for  8-10  Servings

  • 100g
    Butter, plus extra for greasing
  • 100g
    Plain flour
  • 1 tsp
    Dijon mustard
  • 1.2L
    Milk
  • 75ml
    Double cream
  • 1
    Bay leaf
  • 400g
    Mature cheddar, grated
  • Pinch
    Freshly grated nutmeg
  • 500g
    Dried macaroni
  • 100g
    Smoked bacon lardons or smoked pancetta cubes
  • 60g
    White breadcrumbs
  • 50g
    Parmesan, grated
  • -
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Approximate Times

  • Preparation :
    Less than 30 minutes
  • Cooking :
    30 minutes to 1 hour

Method

  1. Fry the bacon in a frying pan until crisp. Stir into the macaroni cheese and pour the mixture into the ovenproof dish.
  2. Mix the breadcrumbs with the Parmesan and scatter over the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden-brown and bubbling. Serve immediately.