Mac ‘n’ Cheese
by Tarla Dalal
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.
Mac ‘n’ Cheese recipe - How to make Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Baking time: 20 minutes Baking temperature: 200°C (400°F) Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
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
- 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.
Mac n Cheese Video by Tarla Dalal
Nutrient values per serving
Energy | 230 cal |
Protein | 8.9 g |
Carbohydrates | 15.8 g |
Fiber | 0.4 g |
Fat | 13.4 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Vitamin A | 327.2 mcg |
Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
Vitamin C | 0.5 mg |
Folic Acid | 4.4 mcg |
Calcium | 265.9 mg |
Iron | 1 mg |
Magnesium | 0 mg |
Phosphorus | 0 mg |
Sodium | 59.4 mg |
Potassium | 56.3 mg |
Zinc | 0.1 mg |
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Simple recipe, yet so tasty!
This is such a popular kid recipe, but adults also relish it..it is a great combination of cheese, milk, crumbs and macaroni cooked and then baked to perfection....