Baked Mac & Cheese

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat your over to 180C. Lightly grease a small baking dish

Step 2

Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Cook the macaroni until 1 minute before al dente. Drain well and toss with the olive oil

Step 3

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat

Step 4

Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until lightly golden.

Step 5

Slowly whisk in the milk, then the cream, until smooth

Step 6

Continue cooking and whisk until the sauce starts to bubble. Cook for 2 more minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 7

Season with a pinch of salt and pepper

Step 8

Add the cheddar and gruyere a handful at a time, whisking until completely melted and smooth.

Step 9

Stir the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until every piece is coated.

Step 10

Spoon half of the macaroni into the baking disk. Sprinkle over about 1/3 of the remaining cheese (if you saved a little aside), then top with the rest of the macaroni.

Step 11

Mix together the panko, parmesan, melted butter and paprika. Sprinkle evenly over the top.

Step 12

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbling and the topping is golden brown.