80
Ingredients
175 g (6 oz) quick cooking macaroni
40 g (1
1
/
2
oz) butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
100 g (4 oz) bacon, chopped
40 g (1
1
/
2
oz) flour
600 ml (1 pt) milk
5 ml (1 tsp) french mustard
150 g (5 oz) red cheese, grated
salt and pepper
30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh brown breadcrumbs
Dish: large dish + jug
1. Cook macaroni in 450ml (
3
/
4
pt) boiling
water on HIGH power for 5-6 mins. or
until soft. Drain.
2. Place butter, onion and bacon in a jug.
Cook on HIGH power for 5 mins. or
until onion is soft. Stir halfway through
cooking.
3. Stir in flour and cook for 30 secs. on
HIGH power.
4. Gradually add milk stir well and season.
Cook on HIGH power for 5 mins. or
until sauce is thick and bubbling. Stir
twice during cooking.
5. Add mustard and 100g (4oz) grated
cheese. Place the macaroni in a large
dish and pour over the sauce. Sprinkle
with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese.
6. Cook on HIGH power for 2-3 mins.
until the cheese starts to melt.
Macaroni cheese
Serves 4
Cheese and egg dishes