Four-cheese macaroni cheese
A favourite among the young and old alike INGREDIENTS300g macaroni30ml (2 tbsp) butter30g (4 tbsp) flour300ml milk30ml (2 tbsp) cream cheese50g mature cheddar cheese, grated50g Gruyère cheese, gratedPinch of nutmegPinch of English mustard powderSmall handful of grated ParmesanMETHODCook the macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and tip into an ovenproof casserole dish.Melt the butter in a saucepan, and when it begins to bubble, add the flour and stir to make a roux.Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly, and once the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, remove it from the heat.Immediately add the cream cheese, cheddar and Gruyère and stir through until the cheese has melted.Season with the nutmeg and English mustard powder, and pour the sauce over the macaroni, tossing to coat.Sprinkle the Parmesan over the top, and place under a hot grill, until the top is golden brown and bubbling. Serves 4...
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