Cheddar

Gratinated Macaroni Cheese with Sourdough Crumbs

Creamy and comforting macaroni pasta coated in a rich and velvety cheddar cheese sauce, flavoured with Dijon mustard and a hint of nutmeg, then topped with crunchy sourdough breadcrumbs and baked until golden and bubbling.

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INGREDIENTS

1125kg Macaroni

250g Plain Flour

250g Butter

3.5lt Milk

185g Fresh Double Cream

300g Major Cheddar Cheese Base Paste

50ml Dijon Mustard

1.25g Nutmeg

1.5g Freshly Ground Pepper

Sourdough Breadcrumbs – as required

METHOD

  1. Cook macaroni according to directions on the pack, refresh under cold water, set aside.

  2. Make a white sauce using the butter, flour and milk to form a roux.

  3. Add Major Cheddar Base Paste, mustard, nutmeg and freshly ground pepper to the sauce.

  4. Strain pasta and add to the sauce and slowly bring back to the boil.

  5. Remove from heat and add fresh double cream.

  6. Return to the heat and thoroughly heat through.

  7. Turn out into greased fire proof dish.

  8. Sprinkle with grated cheese breadcrumbs and gratinate under a grill.

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