Creamy, cheesy and utterly moreish, a hearty macaroni and cheese bake is the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Method
1.Add the pasta to a large pan of boiling, salted water, cook uncovered, until just tender; drain. Preheat oven to moderately hot (200°C).
2.Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a medium pan, stirring, until the bacon is crisp; drain on absorbent paper.
3.Melt 50g butter in the same pan, add the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Gradually stir in the milk. Continue stirring until the sauce boils and thickens.
4.Cool for 2 minutes, then stir in the cheeses, mustard and bacon.
5.Combine the pasta and sauce in a large bowl. Transfer to an oiled, deep 2-litre (8 cup) capacity ovenproof dish. Top with the breadcrumbs, dot with remaining butter.
6.Bake, uncovered, in a moderately hot oven, 30 minutes, or until the top is browned.
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