Macaroni cheese

Anne_Marie_2

Tried a search but couldn't find anything for this, so apologize if already covered.
I apologize for measurements. I never measure anything, (unless using my breadmaker) :-[ as I have mentioned in another thread!

My Mum's Macaroni Cheese
Enough for 3/4

Short cut macaroni, or any other pasta shapes, cooked as per packet instructions. Drain, run under cold water to prevent sticking, drain well. (about 8-12 oz)
Approx 8 oz mature cheddar grated
2 eggs beaten with milk - make up to about 1/2 pint
Salt & freshly ground black pepper (add to egg/milk)
Optional tsp of mustard (grainy/English, whatever you like - seems to bring out the flavour of the cheese).
Butter/marg/spread approx 1/2 oz

In greased casserole dish, put in half of macaroni, add layer of grated cheese, add rest of macaroni, then rest of cheese. Pour over egg/milk mixture. Dot with knobs of butter or marg.
Bake in oven for approx 30 mins at gas mark 6, 400F. 200C.
Serve with salad. Crusty or buttered bread. Or for the real gannets, like my worst half, potato wedges or chips.
Enjoy!

Must admit, Mum's always tastes better than mine, and we do the same thing. She says it is because I am not having to cook it myself. I have to disagree - hers is the best!

Caterina

Thanks for this lovely recipe, it sounds great! Will try it soon.

Caterina

jaybee

Thanks for reminding me about this one. Years ago I had a recipe for Macaroni Cheese where the macaroni didn't have to be pre-cooked. It's soooo much easier. ;D

16011996

is yummy macaroni cheese. not had it for ages, inspored to make it now. thanks.

16011996

eww eww eww. even the kids don't eat it. smells like socks.

jaybee

Anne_Marie - I'll try and find the proper recipe. I think it's in the jumble of recipes going back years that I keep cutting out of magazines. In the meantime I remember that you needed to use Quick Cooking Macaroni and use a bit more cheese sauce than usual. Sorry to be so vauge but I'll look this weekend for you - it's time I had a sort out  :-/)

16011996

if you have a recipe that doesn't smell, that'd be good. (the macaroni i mean, don't want to cause offence by that being misinterperated.)

jaybee

Anne_Marie - I found it! Had a moment of inspiration and looked in an old scrap book of recipes I made up years ago. Here it is:

Quick Macaroni Cheese

Serves 4

1oz (25g) butter or margarine
1oz (25g) plain flour
1 pint (550ml) milk
1 level teaspoon French mustard
8oz (225g) strong Cheddar cheese, grated
Salt & pepper
6oz (150g) quick-cook macaroni
2 lev tablespoons dried breadcrumbs

1 Melt fat in pan, add flour, cook 1 min. Stir in milk and bring to boil, stirring until thickened.
2 Add mustard and 6oz (150g) cheese. Season to taste. Stir in uncooked macaroni til well mixed.
3 Put into 11/2 pt greased baking dish. Sprinkle over remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.

To serve now: Bake 375 deg F, 190 deg C, Gas Mark 5 for 40 mins.

To freeze: Cover, seal, label. Use within 3 months.

To serve from freezer: Thaw 6 hrs room temp. Cook uncovered as above or until hot and browned.

Do try it - at the very least there is less washing up!!!!

Anne_Marie_2

Thanks Jaybee - am definitely going to try that one.
As luck would have it, was up at Mum and Dad's last night - and had my Mum's macaroni cheese. It was so good, ate so much, couldn't even eat the biscuits and cheese offered later!

halloweenqueen_2

What a coicidence, my husband kept on about having macaroni cheese ( I can't stand the stuff!) but made one last night - didn't look on here - but used an old farmhouse kitchen recipe - very eaasy to make but I use mild cheese instead of cheddar and that reduces the smell, still tastes Ok cos the kids ate it and I din't think they would! Cheap easy meal, and I even had a sprig of parsley to decorate the top - plant courtesy of tesco for 10p!

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Anyone got an variations on this they would care to share?

I have tried adding onion, bacon and mushrooms, either all three together, or just one of them.

I've also added pesto sauce to the macaroni which is quite tasty.

I'm looking for some alternatives to try.