Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Baked Mac and Cheese is an easy to make, enjoyable dish that can be done for lunch or dinner. It's the ultimate comfort food, a dish that brings back memories of home-cooked meals and family gatherings. Creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-indulgent, it's a beloved classic for a reason.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces margarine
- 2 ounces flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 stalks escallion
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp scotch bonnet pepper chopped
- 1 sprig thyme chopped
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 packet macaroni boiled and drained
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- 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.