Perfect Italiano Perfect Bakes
Perfect Italiano Perfect Bakes cheese is the perfect combination of full flavoured Cheddar, Mozzarella and Parmesan to add a superior flavour whilst delivering that golden, crispy cheese top
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Whisk Media Group
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Whisk Media Group
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C / 180°C fan-forced. Grease a 2 litre (8 cup capacity) ovenproof dish
- Cook pasta in a large saucepan according to packet instructions for 12 minutes or until tender. Refresh under cold water. Drain well
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly add the flour, whisking until combined. Add the milk in batches and continue to stir until the sauce becomes thick and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in 1 ½ cups of Perfect Bakes cheese
- Add cooked pasta and oregano to the sauce, stir to combine. Spoon into the prepared dish
- Place panko and remaining 1 cup of Perfect Bakes cheese in a medium bowl. Pour in the oil and use your hands to mix until well combined. Scatter crumb mix over the pasta and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with a simple salad of your choice
Tips & Hints:
- To pack in more flavour, stir through 1 large tablespoon of Dijon mustard into the cheese sauce once it has boiled and thickened.
- For a more garlicky version, add 1-2 teaspoons of garlic salt to the panko crumb mixture.
- Preheat oven to 200°C / 180°C fan-forced. Grease a 2 litre (8 cup capacity) ovenproof dish
- Cook pasta in a large saucepan according to packet instructions for 12 minutes or until tender. Refresh under cold water. Drain well
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly add the flour, whisking until combined. Add the milk in batches and continue to stir until the sauce becomes thick and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in 1 ½ cups of Perfect Bakes cheese
- Add cooked pasta and oregano to the sauce, stir to combine. Spoon into the prepared dish
- Place panko and remaining 1 cup of Perfect Bakes cheese in a medium bowl. Pour in the oil and use your hands to mix until well combined. Scatter crumb mix over the pasta and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with a simple salad of your choice
Tips & Hints:
- To pack in more flavour, stir through 1 large tablespoon of Dijon mustard into the cheese sauce once it has boiled and thickened.
- For a more garlicky version, add 1-2 teaspoons of garlic salt to the panko crumb mixture.
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Emily
Bland - Made this tonight and the family thought it was very bland with no flavour, and didn’t think it was cheesy like what we’ve seen before
Son
Good - Easy. Family liked it very much. Especially the toppings
Yummy mummy
Great recipe - Family and I enjoyed very much. Great flavour. Will make again.
Petercw_75335
Baked Mac & Cheese - It is one of the more bland Mac &Cheese I have had. Needs a bit to make interesting
+ 17 star only ratings in addition to the reviews above
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