Dinner for 6

American Mac and Cheese

Name: American Mac and Cheese
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 g macaroni; 125 g butter; 4 tbsp plain flour; 400 g grated cheddar cheese; 475 ml milk; 400 ml double cream; 4 slices bread torn into small pieces; salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Macaroni is folded into a rich cheddar cream sauce, topped with buttered bread pieces, and baked until golden.

$2.02per serving $$

50 minstart to table

6servings

American Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort

Ingredients

500 g macaroni
125 g butter
4 tbsp plain flour
400 g grated cheddar cheese
475 ml milk
400 ml double cream
4 slices bread torn into small pieces
salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
Boil the macaroni in salted water until tender, about 8 minutes, then drain it.
Melt the remaining butter in a large saucepan, whisk in the flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
Whisk in the milk and cream, then simmer for 7 minutes until thickened.
Stir in the cheddar until melted, season with salt and pepper, and fold in the macaroni.
Spread the mixture in the dish, top with torn bread, and bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.