Cheddar Mac & Cheese Bake

• Macaroni(320 g)
• Butter(45 g)
• All-Purpose Flour(3 tbsp)
• Milk(700 ml)
• Cheddar cheese(250 g)
• Parmesan(50 g)
• Garlic powder(1 tsp)
• Mustard(1 tsp)
• Nutmeg(¼ tsp)
• Salt(1½ tsp)
• Black pepper(½ tsp)
• Breadcrumbs(60 g)
• Olive oil(1 tbsp)

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C. Grate the {Cheddar cheese} and {Parmesan}.

   ~5 min

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Salt it well, then cook the {Macaroni} for 2 minutes less than the pack says. Drain.

   ~8 min

3. 3

   Meanwhile, melt the {Butter} in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the {All-Purpose Flour} and cook for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the {Milk} until smooth. Add the {Garlic powder}, {Mustard}, {Nutmeg}, {Salt}, and {Black pepper}. Cook until the sauce thickens enough to coat a spoon, about 4 minutes.

   ~6 min

4. 4

   Take the pan off the heat and stir in most of the {Cheddar cheese} and half the {Parmesan} until melted, saving a small handful of cheddar for the top. Fold in the drained {Macaroni} until every piece is coated.

   ~4 min

5. 5

   Tip the mac and cheese into a baking dish. Mix the {Breadcrumbs}, remaining {Parmesan}, reserved {Cheddar cheese}, and {Olive oil}, then scatter over the top.

   ~3 min

6. 6

   Bake until bubbling at the edges and golden on top, 20 minutes. Let it stand for 2 minutes before serving.

   ~22 min