Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients for 6 servings:

• 6 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp mustard
• 600 ml milk
• 300 g grated Cheddar cheese (alternatively: medium-aged Gouda)
• some salt
• 1 pinch(s) of cayenne pepper
• 300 g macaroni, short
• 60 g breadcrumbs

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

macaroni and cheese

Preheat oven to 170°C (350°F). Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan, sprinkle with flour, and let it toast for 1 minute. Combine the mustard and milk and gradually stir into the roux, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat, stir 200g of Cheddar into the sauce, and season with salt and cayenne pepper. Mix the cooked macaroni with the sauce, transfer to a greased baking dish, and sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar. Heat the remaining butter, stir in the breadcrumbs, and pour over the casserole. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown. A green salad goes well with the casserole. This casserole is very filling and filling.