Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 2KG

Baked Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

300 grams macaroni pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
300 grams Fresh St. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 teaspoons salt
0.5 teaspoons black pepper
0.5 teaspoons paprika
0.5 cups breadcrumbs (optional topping)

Steps

1
Cook the macaroni: Boil 300 grams macaroni pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
Make the roux: In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat, then whisk in 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute
01:00
to form a paste.
3
Build the sauce: Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a smooth sauce, about 5 minutes
05:00
.
4
Add the cheese: Remove from heat and stir in 300 grams Fresh St. Shredded Cheddar Cheese until fully melted, then season with 1 teaspoons salt, 0.5 teaspoons black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoons paprika.
5
Combine pasta and sauce: Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, mixing well until evenly coated.
6
Bake and serve: Transfer to a baking dish, top with 0.5 cups breadcrumbs (optional topping) if using, and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20 minutes
20:00
until golden and bubbly.