Easy Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 300g Macaroni
• 40g Butter
• 40g Plain flour
• 600ml Milk
• 200g Mature cheddar, grated
• 1 tsp English or Dijon mustard, optional
• Salt and black pepper

You’ll need: Large saucepan, Medium saucepan

Method

1. 1

   Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water for 2 minutes less than the packet says. Drain.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the milk a splash at a time, whisking, until smooth. Simmer for 5–6 minutes, stirring, until thickened.

4. 4

   Take off the heat and stir in the cheese and mustard until melted. Season, then stir in the macaroni and cook gently for 2 minutes. Serve.