De Lux Macaroni And Cheese Adapted From Nigella Lawson Recipes

DELUXE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook elbow macaroni accroding to package directions; drain wll and set aside.
• Place macaroni and next 8 ingredients in a large bowl, stir gently to combine.
• Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 2 quart baking dish.
• Combine breadcrumbs, melted butter, and parika in a small bowl, stirring well.
• Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture diagonally actoss top of casserole, making stripes.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni in boiling water until almost tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard, pepper and pepper sauce until smooth. Cook for 1 minute or until bubbly. Stir in the macaroni, milk and 4 cups cheese. , Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

DE LUX MACARONI AND CHEESE (ADAPTED FROM NIGELLA LAWSON)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to gas mark 7. Mix milk and evaporated milk together in a jug. In a medium lidded saucepan melt the butter add the flour and stir cooking on a low heat until it smells biscuity and has gone golden.
• Take the pan off the heat add the milk mixture little by little whisking each addition thoroughly to incorporate until it is all added. Add mustard powder.
• Put pan back on medium heat and stirring with wooden spoon cook for approx 10 minutes until thickened and flouriness has been cooked away. Add 3/4 cheese, saving a bit for the top of the mac.
• Boil the kettle and place hot water in a new large saucepan. Salt well and then add macaroni. Bring to boil and cook for a couple minutes less than packet instructions.
• Mix the pasta, broccoli and cheese sauce in a large oven-proof dish, Sprinkle over remaining cheese and bake for 20 minutes.