Macaroni Cheese
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups dried macaroni pasta
1 teaspoon prepared mild mustard (optional)
2 cups low fat milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons cornflour
2 rashers rindless bacon, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups grated tasty cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tomatoes, chopped
Method
Boil the pasta in a large saucepan of salted water until tender – about 7 – 8 minutes but check on the macaroni pasta packet for instructions.
While the pasta is cooking, spray an oven proof pie or small lasagne dish, approximately 20 x 20 cm, with non stick baking spray. Preheat oven grill to medium high.
In a medium bowl, whisk mustard, milk, salt and freshly ground black pepper and cornflour together. Drain the cooked macaroni and return it to the saucepan. Stir in the milk mixture, the chopped bacon, onion and half of the grated cheese.
Place the saucepan back on medium heat and stir for 6 – 8 minutes until the mixture thickens. Pour into the prepared dish. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and place under the grill until golden brown – approximately 5 minutes. Sprinkle over parsley and chopped tomatoes to serve.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves: 3 – 4
This recipe is courtesy of CSR Sugar. |