Tuesday, June 2, 2009

SUPER FAST FOOD


Here is a recipe for those on the go......takes only half an hour to prepare and bake.
Quick and delicious..

Marcaroni Cheese

Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
1 cup wine (optional)
1 bay leaf
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Salt and peppr to taste
2 cups cooked macaroni

Topping

Half cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp metlted butter

Preheat oven to 190 degree centigrade. then melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
Add flour. Remove from fire and stir.
Return to fire and whisk in milk and wine, if using. add bay leaf and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in two-thirds of cheeese. Season with salt and pepper.
Mix sauce and cooked macaroni. transfer to a baking dish.
To prepare topping, mix remaining cheese with breadcrumbs and butter. Sprinkle over macaroni.
Baked for 20 mins or until top is crisp and golden. Stand for 5 mins before serving.

Tips
Cook macaroni the day before or weekend before. Drain well and leave it covered in the fridge. (not freezer) until it is ready to use.
If you don't have breadcrumbs just use cheese and melted butter. No cheddar? Try other cheese the your family loves - it works just as well.

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