Mac and cheese

• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 225g macaroni
• 57g butter
• 34g flour
• 575ml milk
• 450g shredded red cheddar
• salt
• pepper
• (optional) 100g parmesan

Directions

Base steps:

1. Boil macaroni to al dente.
2. Make a roux:
   1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
   2. Add flour, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
   3. Slowly pour in milk and stir until the mixture is smooth and bubbling.
3. Slowly stir in cheddar cheese.
4. Taste and season if needed.
5. Stir in cooked macaroni.

Baking is optional. If choosing to bake:

1. Add toppings as desired. Grated parmesan, bread crumbs, etc.
2. Bake for 15 minutes at 180C.