Macaroni Cheese

15m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add some salt to boiling water.
  2. 2Add your pasta and stir to prevent sticking.
  3. 3Cook the pasta for one minute less than the package instructions, for al dente.
  4. 4In a separate pot, melt equal amounts of butter and flour.
  5. 5Add smoked paprika and garlic powder and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. 6Cook out the flour for a couple of minutes to avoid a floury taste.
  7. 7Add the milk bit by bit, stirring constantly until thickened.
  8. 8Add more milk if it starts to become lumpy, whisking until smooth.
  9. 9Stir in double cream for extra richness.
  10. 10Add salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard.
  11. 11Turn off the heat and add cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
  12. 12Mix the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce.
  13. 13Add macaroni and cheese to the baking dish, top with more cheese, and bake under the grill for 5 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 2 cubes butter
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cubes flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 100 ml double cream
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup macaroni cheese

Equipment

potsdouble burnerwhiskgrater