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Quick Macaroni Cheese

20 minServes 47 ingredients
Quick Macaroni Cheese

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 300 gmacaroni
  • 40 gbutter
  • 45 mlplain flour
  • 500 mlwhole milk
  • 200 gmature cheddar, grated
  • 5 mlDijon mustard
  • to tastesalt and black pepper

Nutrition

Per serving · 4 servings total

645kcal
27gProtein
67gCarbs
29gFat
3gFibre

200 kcal / 100g

Allergens

GlutenDairyMustard

Steps

  1. 1Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the macaroni for 8 minutes until just tender.
  2. 2Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. 3Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a paste.
  4. 4Gradually whisk in the milk and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes until thickened and smooth.
  5. 5Remove from the heat and stir in the mustard and most of the grated cheddar until melted.
  6. 6Season the sauce well with salt and pepper.
  7. 7Drain the macaroni and stir it into the cheese sauce until fully coated.
  8. 8Serve in bowls topped with the remaining grated cheddar.