Mac ‘n’ Four Cheese

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A hearty, cheesy meal perfect for colder nights!

Ingredients

2 tbsp melted butter
350g macaroni pasta
1 x clove garlic, crushed
1 tbsp English mustard powder
500ml whole milk
200g mature Cheddar cheese, grated
1 x mozzarella ball
150g double Gloucester cheese
50g parmesan
1 x packet ready salted crisps

Accompaniments

Alternatively use panko breadcrumbs instead of ready salted crisps

Method

01. Heat oven to 180/C
02. Boil pasta for 2 minutes less than what the packet says
03. Meanwhile melt the butter, add the flour to make a roux then add the milk gradually to make a béchamel
04. Simmer the béchamel for 5 minutes to cook out the flour
05. Add the mustard powder, crushed garlic, seasoning and cheeses, reserving a handful to go on top to make a mornay or a cheese sauce
06. Mix the cheese sauce and pasta together, then place in an ovenproof dish
07. Put the crushed ready salted crisps on top (or panko breadcrumbs) and the remaining cheese, then bake for 20 minutes until golden