Another American classic – Mac & Cheese. It is quick, easy and so satisfactory – just perfect for that lazy dinner idea. It is also considered as comfort food. And they are right – for us, this dish is just like chocolate – it will take you to that perfect place where you know that everything will be okay.

So why not try it today and feel that soothing magic that it brings. Bon appétit!

Mac & Cheese by CRAVEmonkey

Ingredients for simple Mac & Cheese:

  • 500g of macaroni pasta (to be honest you can use any pasta you like or have we just went for the classic)
  • 500g of milk
  • 30g of flour
  • 60g of butter
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 1 tsp of black pepper
  • 1tsp of powdered garlic (optional)
  • 2 cups of grated cheese (we used a mixture of mild cheddar and gruyere but any cheese will be fine)
Mac & Cheese by CRAVEmonkey

Mac & Cheese by CRAVEmonkey

Method:

  1. In a pot in lightly salted water cook the pasta according to instructions (al-dente)
  2. Now in a saucepan on medium heat melt butter. In the meantime, sift the dry ingredients (flour, salt, pepper, and garlic) and add to the butter and mix until there are no clumps.
  3. Add milk and mix until smooth. When the milk mixture is about to boil, lower the heat setting and add cheese in portion.
  4. Mix constantly until smooth then add the pasta and mix.
  5. Now the dish is ready to serve. Enjoy!

You are craving something sweet instead? Check out our sweet treats.

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