Baked Mac and Cheese is an easy to make, enjoyable dish that can be done for lunch or dinner.
2 ounce(s) margarine – > View on Amazon
2 ounce(s) flour– > View on Amazon
3 cup(s) milk– > View on Amazon
2 stalk(s) escallion– > View on Amazon
1 medium onion, chopped- > View on Amazon
3 clove(s) garlic, minced- > View on Amazon
1 teaspoon(s) scotch bonnet pepper, chopped- > View on Amazon
1 sprig(s) thyme, chopped- > View on Amazon
1 teaspoon(s) oregano– > View on Amazon
1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper– > View on Amazon
1 teaspoon(s) salt– > View on Amazon
2 cup(s) cheddar cheese– > View on Amazon
1 packet(s) macaroni, boiled and drained- > View on Amazon
1/4 cup(s) breadcrumbs– > View on Amazon
1 teaspoon(s) paprika– > View on Amazon
Heat sauce pot over medium flame. Add the margarine and stir using a wooden spoon until it melts. Add the flour and continue stirring until a smooth paste is formed.
Pour in the milk a little at a time and continue stirring until a smooth creamy sauce is formed. Mix in the seasonings and cook until flavours develop.
Remove from flame and mix in 1 1/2 cups grated cheese.
Fold in the boiled and drained macaroni so that it is coated with the cheese sauce.
Grease a 12 inch x 7 inch casserole dish and rub with a cut clove of garlic. Scrape the macaroni mixture into the casserole dish and spread evenly. Spread on the remaining grated cheese and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
Top with paprika and put to bake in a pre-heated oven 180°C/350°F for about 30 minutes.
Enjoy while hot! Serve with a side of salad and meat of choice.
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