Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. You’re going to love the crunchy dried breadcrumb topping!

Instructions

1. Bring water to boil in a large pot.

2. Add pasta and 1 tbsp salt and cook, stirring often, until tender. Once cooked drain the pasta.

3. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.

4. Add the flour, 1 tsp salt, cayenne and nutmeg and whisk until mixture deepens in colour (1-2mins).

5. Gradually whisk in milk; bring mixture to a boil, whisking constantly.

6. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, occasionally whisking, until thickened, about 7 mins.

7. Take the pot off the heat, whisk in cheeses until completely melted.

8. Add the cooked pasta (optional fried pancetta) to the sauce and cook over a low heat, constantly stirring, until mixture is heated through, about 6 mins.

9. Transfer to a casserole dish and sprinkle with M&M dried breadcrumbs.

10. Bake in the oven until topping is golden brown, about 3-5mins. Keeping a close eye not to burn it.

11. Remove from the oven, allow to cool for approx. 5mins and serve.