Baked Macaroni Cheese
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Ingredients
- 500g macaroni
- 50g butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 75g plain flour
- 750 ml semi-skimmed milk
- 150g Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1.5 tsp. English mustard
- 3 tomatoes, sliced
- Ground black pepper
Accompaniment
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Method
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1. Preheat the oven to 190°C, fan oven 170°C, Gas Mark 5
2. Cook the macaroni, until tender.
3. Melt the butter in a large saucepan and cook the onion for 3-4 mins until softened, but not brown.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the flour. Return to the heat and cook gently, until the mixture has a sandy texture.
5. Remove from the heat and add the milk a little at a time, stirring it in to blend.
6. Heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth.
7. Remove from the heat and add the cheese and the mustard. Season with some pepper.
8. Drain the cooked pasta and stir it into the hot cheese sauce.
9. Place the mixture into a baking dish.
10. Top with the sliced tomatoes and sprinkle the extra cheese.
11. Bake for 15-20 mins until piping hot, then serve.
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