Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 400 g elbow macaroni
• 3 cups sharp cheddar (shredded)
• 2.5 cups milk
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 tsp mustard powder
• 0.25 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 190 °C (375 °F). Cook macaroni until al dente; drain.
2. 2Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
3. 3Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, stirring, until thickened (4-5 min).
4. 4Remove from heat. Stir in 2.5 cups cheddar, mustard powder, salt, and pepper until melted.
5. 5Fold in cooked macaroni. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
6. 6Top with remaining cheddar and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle paprika over top.
7. 7Bake 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.