Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients for 6 servings:

• 500 g macaroni
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion(s), diced
• 1 ½ tbsp flour
• 200 ml milk, approx.
• 150 ml cream
• Salt and pepper, ground
• some nutmeg
• ⅛ tbsp chili powder, hot
• 200 g Cheddar, sharp, grated
• Fat for the mold
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• butter flakes

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 35 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

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Cook the macaroni in plenty of salted water until al dente. Melt the butter in a large saucepan and sauté the diced onions until translucent. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir in, then cook for about 3 minutes. Add the milk, cream, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer gently for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the nutmeg, chili, and 2 teaspoons of the cheese. Then add the macaroni and mix well. Transfer everything to a greased baking dish, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, spread the breadcrumbs on top, and dot with butter. Place in an oven preheated to 175°C (top/bottom heat) and bake for about 20-25 minutes. Tip: It also tastes good with mushrooms, peas, corn, carrots, or other vegetables. Sauté these with the onions at the same time.