04/06/2026
Here's an easy classic that's sure to leave you cheesin'😋🧀
Mac and Cheese:
▢250g / 8 oz macaroni (elbow pasta)
▢1 tbsp (15g) Crystal Farms unsalted butter (or 2 tsp oil)
Topping:
▢2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
▢2 tbsp (30g) Crystal Farms unsalted butter , melted
▢1/4 tsp salt
Sauce:
▢4 tbsp (60g) Crystal Farms unsalted butter
▢1/3 cup flour , plain / all purpose
▢3 cups milk , warmed (low or full fat)
▢2 cups Crystal Farms Shredded Mac and Cheese Blend
▢1 cup Crystal Farms shredded mozzarella cheese
▢3/4 tsp salt
Seasonings (optional):
▢1 tsp garlic powder
▢1/2 tsp onion powder
▢1/2 tsp mustard powder
Instructions
Pasta:
Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add macaroni and cook per packet directions MINUS 1 minute.
Toss in butter: Drain, return pasta to pot, add butter and toss until melted. Set aside to cool while making the Sauce (Optional – Note 3).
Topping:
Mix together Topping. Set aside.
Sauce:
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (all oven types).
Make roux: In a large saucepan or in an ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Add milk: Add about 1 cup of the milk and mix to dissolve the paste into the milk. Then add remaining milk and mix until lump free (use whisk if required).
Add Seasonings: Mix in salt and Seasonings if using.
Thicken sauce: Cook, stirring/whisking regularly, for 5 – 8 minutes until thickened to a cream consistency. When the Sauce coats the back of a wooden spoon, you should be able to draw a path with your finger.
Add cheese: Remove from stove, add cheese and stir – cheese doesn't need to melt.
Check salt: Adjust salt to taste.
Assembling:
Assemble: Pour Sauce into pot with Macaroni. Stir quickly, then pour back into the skillet or a baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumb topping.
Bake for 25 minutes or until top is light golden. Don't bake too long otherwise you'll bake away the Sauce!
Ready to feast!😎
