Baked Mac and Cheese

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Recipe by: Perfect Italiano
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Baked Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

Method

Ingredients:

500 g macaroni 60 g (3 tbsps.) Western Star Original Butter ¼ cup plain flour 3 cups (750 ml) milk, warmed 2½ cups (135 g) Perfect Italiano™ Perfect Bakes cheese 2 tbsps. oregano leaves, chopped 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil Salad, to serve, optional

Method:

Baked Mac and Cheese

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