Mac and cheese
"Macaroni and cheese is an American classic with European roots—likely originating in Italy. Whether it's a ready-made meal or homemade take, topped with a breadcrumb crust or just stirred together in one pot, everyone has their own favorite recipe for macaroni and cheese and the variety is limitless. Here we show you a version with fried bacon and, to take it just over the top, extra cheese."
Difficulty
Easy 👌Preparation
Baking
Resting
Ingredients
Utensils
2 saucepans (large), sieve, cutting board, knife, frying pan, 2 cooking spoons, bowl (large), baking dish
How-To Videos
How to grate cheese
How to make an all-rounder roux
Nutrition per serving
Step 1/6
- 200 g macaroni
- salt
- saucepan (large)
- sieve
Cook pasta in plenty of salted, boiling water according to package instructions for approx. 5 – 7 min. Drain and set aside.
Step 2/6
- 5 strips bacon
- cutting board
- knife
Preheat oven to 180°C/ 356°F. Dice bacon into small pieces.
Step 3/6
- frying pan
- cooking spoon
Render bacon in a frying pan and set aside.
Step 4/6
- 25 g butter
- 25 g flour
- 200 ml milk
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- salt
- pepper
- saucepan (large)
- cooking spoon
In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour, and stir until flour and butter are fully combined to form a roux. Add milk, stirring occasionally, until fully combined. Season generously with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Step 5/6
- 75 g shredded Gouda cheese
- 25 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
- bowl (large)
In a large bowl, combine cheeses, then add two thirds of it to the white sauce. Add sautéed bacon and stir everything together until the cheese has melted.
Step 6/6
- butter (for greasing)
- baking dish
Add precooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix briefly. Pour everything into a greased baking dish, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake in preheated oven at 180°C/ 355°F. for approx. 30 – 35 min. until golden.
Enjoy your meal!
