Mac n Cheese Video by Tarla Dalal

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Sometimes, plain is beautiful especially when it comes to cooking for kids! here is a simple combination of macaroni and cheese, both of which are kiddie favourites, flavoured mildly with freshly ground pepper. A baked finish and a garnish of bread crumbs gives mac n cheese an au gratin feel.

Recipe Description for Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 9 mins
Baking time: 20 minutes
Baking temperature: 200°C (400°F)
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups cooked macaroni
1 cup grated processed cheese
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp plain flour (maida)
1 cup milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
1/4 cup bread crumbs

Method

Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the plain flour and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
Add the milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Add the salt, pepper and cheese, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
Add the macaroni, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the bread crumbs, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes or till brown in colour. Keep aside.
Spread the macaroni in a baking dish and sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over it.
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 minutes or microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes.
Serve immediately.