Ingredients
- 3 ounces of macaroni
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 tablespoon of flour
- 2/3 cup of whole milk
- 4 ounces of grated cheese (3 ounces of cheddar, 2 ounces of
- Gouda)
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 tablespoon of Panko bread crumbs
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of pepper
Preparation time
- Prep: 25 minutes
- Bake: 15 minutes
- Total prep time: 40 minutes
- Serve to one or two people as an appetizer/ Serve to three to four people as a side dish
Preparation
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Melt one tablespoon of butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Add the flour and mix with a whisk for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the salt and pepper. Add the milk a little bit at a time and continue mixing until the sauce becomes smooth. Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat.
- Melt one tablespoon of butter over medium heat, then add the breadcrumbs and bake for 3 to 5 minutes until the bread crumbs turn golden brown.
- Drain the pasta then return to the pot and add the grated cheese. Pour the sauce over the pasta and carefully mix it in - the warm sauce will melt the cheese.
- Pour the pasta mix into a greased Cheese Baker and cover it with Panko bread crumbs on top.
- Bake in an oven, preheated to 200°C, for 12 to 15 minutes.
