Mac and cheese

Step 1/6

• 400 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

• 10 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

• 50 g butter
• 50 g flour
• 400 ml milk
• ½ 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

• 150 g shredded Gouda cheese
• 50 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.