Macaroni Cheese With Leeks Cooking Recipes

Ingredients :

175 g

50 g

4

60 ml

750 ml

200 g

45 ml

short cut macaroni

butter

leeks, chopped

plain flour

milk

grated mature Cheddar cheese

fresh breadcrumbs

salt and black pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 200^oC/400^oF/Gas 6.
2. Cook the macaroni in plenty of boiling salted water for 8 - 10 minutes, until tender.
3. Drain well.
4. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes.
5. Stir in the flour, cook for 1 minute, then remove the pan from the heat.
6. Gradually stir the milk into the pan, then return to the heat and bring to the boil, stirring.
7. Simmer for about 3 minutes.
8. Remove from the heat and stir in the macaroni and most of the cheese, and season to taste.
9. Pour the macaroni mixture into a baking dish.
10. Mix together the breadcrumbs and the remaining cheese, then sprinkle over the dish.
11. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, until the topping is golden.

Serves 4

Note :

Leeks add a new twist and extra flavor to an ever popular family favorite.

Cooking Tip:

The sauce can be flavored with mustard or chopped herbs, such as parsley, chives or thyme.

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