Macaroni Cheese

Ingredients

• 350g macaroni
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp plain flour
• 500ml whole milk
• 250g mature cheddar, grated

Method

1. Cook the macaroni for 5 mins and then drain.
2. Make the white sauce by melting the butter in a pan, then add the flour and stir until combined.
3. Take the pan off the heat and gradually add the milk, combining at each stage with a whisk to ensure there are no lumps.
4. Once all combined, heat gently until the sauce thickens — do not let it boil.
5. Take off the heat and stir in the grated cheddar until melted.
6. Add the cooked macaroni and decant into an ovenproof dish.
7. Cook in the oven at 180°C fan for 25 mins or until the top is turning golden.