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Food For Kids: Macaroni Cheese
A classic dish reinterpreted: perfect as a snack, starter or as part of a main meal. This is one of our favourite kids' food recipes, an integral part of our Food For Kids series.
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups macaroni pasta
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- sprinkle of pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Directions
Place the macaroni pasta in boiling water until it is perfectly cooked & drain.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan and blend in the flour using a fork or wooden spoon. Add the milk, heat and stir until thick.
Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper and stir well.
Add the minced onion and the cheese. Stir together until melted. Drain the macaroni pasta, place it into an oven-proof dish and then pour the cheese mixture over it. Sprinkle a light layer of breadcrumbs over the top.
Bake at 180˚C (Gas Mark 4) for about 30 minutes or until heated through and nicely browned on top.
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