Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

35 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add water to a pot.
  2. 2Add water to a pot.
  3. 3Add water to a pot.
  4. 4Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
  5. 5Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
  6. 6Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
  7. 7Add 200g of macaroni to the boiling water.
  8. 8Add 200g of macaroni to the boiling water.
  9. 9Add 200g of macaroni to the boiling water.
  10. 10Cook the macaroni for 8-10 minutes.
  11. 11Cook the macaroni for 8-10 minutes.
  12. 12Cook the macaroni for 8-10 minutes.
  13. 13Drain the water from the cooked macaroni.
  14. 14Drain the water from the cooked macaroni.
  15. 15Drain the water from the cooked macaroni.
  16. 16Melt 50g of butter in a pan.
  17. 17Melt 50g of butter in a pan.
  18. 18Melt 50g of butter in a pan.
  19. 19Add 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.
  20. 20Add 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.
  21. 21Add 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.
  22. 22Add 1 1/2 tablespoon of paprika.
  23. 23Add 1 1/2 tablespoon of paprika.
  24. 24Add 1 1/2 tablespoon of paprika.
  25. 25Add 1 teaspoon of pepper.
  26. 26Add 1 teaspoon of pepper.
  27. 27Add 1 teaspoon of pepper.
  28. 28Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
  29. 29Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
  30. 30Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
  31. 31Fry the mixture for 1 minute.
  32. 32Fry the mixture for 1 minute.
  33. 33Fry the mixture for 1 minute.
  34. 34Add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
  35. 35Add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
  36. 36Add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
  37. 37Fry for 2 minutes.
  38. 38Fry for 2 minutes.
  39. 39Fry for 2 minutes.
  40. 40Pour in 500ml of milk.
  41. 41Pour in 500ml of milk.
  42. 42Pour in 500ml of milk.
  43. 43Mix until combined.
  44. 44Mix until combined.
  45. 45Mix until combined.
  46. 46Cook until it thickens.
  47. 47Cook until it thickens.
  48. 48Cook until it thickens.
  49. 49Add 4 tablespoons of cream.
  50. 50Add 4 tablespoons of cream.
  51. 51Add 4 tablespoons of cream.
  52. 52Mix well.
  53. 53Mix well.
  54. 54Mix well.
  55. 55Add 100g of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  56. 56Add 100g of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  57. 57Add 100g of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  58. 58Mix well until the cheese is melted and combined.
  59. 59Mix well until the cheese is melted and combined.
  60. 60Mix well until the cheese is melted and combined.
  61. 61Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce.
  62. 62Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce.
  63. 63Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce.
  64. 64Mix well.
  65. 65Mix well.
  66. 66Mix well.
  67. 67Add 3-4 tablespoons of pasta water.
  68. 68Add 3-4 tablespoons of pasta water.
  69. 69Add 3-4 tablespoons of pasta water.
  70. 70Mix well.
  71. 71Mix well.
  72. 72Mix well.
  73. 73Spread a layer of mac and cheese in a baking tray.
  74. 74Spread a layer of mac and cheese in a baking tray.
  75. 75Spread a layer of mac and cheese in a baking tray.
  76. 76Add a layer of shredded cheese.
  77. 77Add a layer of shredded cheese.
  78. 78Add a layer of shredded cheese.
  79. 79Add another layer of mac and cheese.
  80. 80Add another layer of mac and cheese.
  81. 81Add another layer of mac and cheese.
  82. 82Cover the top with shredded cheese.
  83. 83Cover the top with shredded cheese.
  84. 84Cover the top with shredded cheese.
  85. 85Bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes.
  86. 86Bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes.
  87. 87Bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes.
  88. 88Grill on high (top rack) for another 5 minutes to get a crispy crust.
  89. 89Grill on high (top rack) for another 5 minutes to get a crispy crust.
  90. 90Grill on high (top rack) for another 5 minutes to get a crispy crust.
  91. 91Garnish with parsley.
  92. 92Garnish with parsley.
  93. 93Garnish with parsley.

Ingredients

  • Water
  • Water
  • Water
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 200 g Macaroni
  • 200 g Macaroni
  • 200 g Macaroni
  • 50 g Butter
  • 50 g Butter
  • 50 g Butter
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1.5 tbsp Paprika
  • 1.5 tbsp Paprika
  • 1.5 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp All purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp All purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp All purpose flour
  • 500 ml Milk
  • 500 ml Milk
  • 500 ml Milk
  • 4 tbsp Cream
  • 4 tbsp Cream
  • 4 tbsp Cream
  • 100 g Shredded mozzarella & cheddar cheese
  • 100 g Shredded mozzarella & cheddar cheese
  • 100 g Shredded mozzarella & cheddar cheese
  • 3 tbsp Pasta water
  • 3 tbsp Pasta water
  • 3 tbsp Pasta water
  • Shredded cheese
  • Shredded cheese
  • Shredded cheese
  • Parsley
  • Parsley
  • Parsley

Equipment

PotStirring spoonPanLadleBaking trayOven