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We have some more elaborate [[Macaroni cheese|macaroni cheese recipes here]]. This is a simple version of Mac and cheese. You could make it even simpler by omitting the [[parmesan cheese]] without spoiling the overall effect.

Of course you can substitute your favourite [[Cheese|cheese]] in place of the [[Cheddar|cheddar]].

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|TotalCalories = 2879
|PortionCalories = 719
|DatePublished=20th December 2012
|Author=Chef
|Servings = Serves 4
|Difficulty = 1
|TotalTime = 30 minutes
|PrepTime = 5 minutes
|CookTime = 25 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Basic macaroni cheese recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]
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====Best recipe review====

''A good starting point''

4.7/5 

I like to use this as a starting point. Try adding chopped gammon and chillies, for instance.

 [[User:PSmith|Paul R Smith]] 
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{{RecipeIngredients
| 250g (9oz) [[Macaroni|macaroni]] [[Pasta|pasta]]
| 40g (1½ oz) [[Butter|butter]]
| 40g (1½ oz) [[Plain flour|plain flour]]
| 600ml (1pint) [[Milk|milk]]
| 250g (9oz) [[Grated|grated]] [[Cheddar cheese|cheddar cheese]]
| 50g (2oz) freshly [[Grated|grated]] [[Parmesan cheese|parmesan cheese]]

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===[[Mise en place]]===
* Preheat the [[Oven grill|oven grill]].
===Method===

{{RecipeMethod
| Cook the [[Macaroni|macaroni]] in a large saucepan of lightly-[[Salted|salted]] [[Boiling|boiling]] water for 8 to 10 minutes or until [[al-dente]].
| Drain well and set aside.
| Melt the [[Butter|butter]] over a gentle heat in another [[Sauce|sauce]]pan that will be large enough to hold the [[Pasta|pasta]] and the sauce together.
| Add the [[Flour|flour]] and mix well with a wooden spoon.
| Cook this [[Roux|roux]] for a minute.
| Little by little, whisk in the [[Milk|milk]].
| Cook for 10 minutes until thick and smooth.
| Stir in most of the [[Cheddar|cheddar]], leaving a little to sprinkle on the top.
| Gently cook for a further 5 minutes.
| Mix the [[Macaroni|macaroni]] into the [[Sauce|sauce]] and mix well.
| Pour the [[Macaroni cheese|macaroni cheese]] into an [[Oven|oven]]-proof dish, sprinkle with the remaining [[Cheese|cheese]] and [[Bake|bake]] under the hot [[Grill|grill]] until the cheese is melted, browned and bubbling.
| Serve immediately.
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==See also==
* [[Macaroni cheese|Other macaroni cheese recipes]]
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[[Category:Recipes|Macaroni cheese]]
[[Category:British recipes|Macaroni cheese]]
[[Category:Cheese recipes|Macaroni cheese]]
[[Category:Main courses|Macaroni cheese]]
[[Category:Pasta recipes|Macaroni cheese]]
[[Category:Vegetarian recipes|Macaroni cheese]]
[[Category:Student recipes]]
[[Category:Boiled or simmered]][[Category:Grilled, griddled or barbecued]]
[[Category:Historic recipes]]

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