Macaroni and Cheese

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Making this homemade macaroni and cheese recipe is pretty simple and it feeds about six people. First, You start off by cooking the pasta, then You create a delicious cheese sauce on the stove top and then it’s all combined and baked in the oven, until it’s rich and creamy.

Ingredients

1. 8oz macaroni
2. 4oz butter
3. 2 spring onions (finely sliced)
4. 2 tablespoons plain flour
5. 8fl oz evaporated milk
6. 8fl oz single cream
7. 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
8. 10oz Cheddar cheese (grated)
9. 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
10. 4oz Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Preparation

Start by bringing, a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Then carefully pour the macaroni into the boiling water, and cook for about ten minutes or until al dente. But do not overcook. Remove from the heat, drain and set aside.

Next preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a large casserole dish. Now in a heavy frying pan, melt the butter and saute the spring onions over a medium heat until soft. Then add the flour and stir to mix well. Continue to saute for about three minutes, then blend in the evaporated milk, then the cream, then the mayonnaise.

Finally, add the Cheddar cheese and stir the beaten eggs through the macaroni until evenly combined. Mix the macaroni with the cheese sauce, and pour into the casserole dish. Sprinkle the top with the Parmesan, and bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes. Or until the top has browned and the macaroni is piping hot. Turn off the heat and allow the macaroni cheese to cool a little and serve warm.

Recommended Recipes

1. Almond Cake
2. Chocolate Crepes
3. Cherry Turnovers

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