Preheat the oven to 180℃
Drop the pasta into salted, boiling water and cook for 2 minutes less than the packed instructions. Once cooked, drain in a colander.
Meanwhile, add the pancetta into a cold pan without any oil, and turn the heat onto high. The pancetta will cook in its own fat, cook it for a few minutes until it starts to crisp up.
Turn the heat down to a medium heat then add the garlic and the mustard powder, cook for 30 seconds.
Add the butter, once it has fully melted, add the plain flour and stir it in. Cook for one minute, stirring continuously.
Add the milk bit by bit, whisking all the time until you have used up all the milk and you have a lump free sauce.
Simmer for a few minutes until it has thickened.
Take it off the heat and stir in 250 g of the grated cheddar and 25 g of grated parmesan. Stir until the cheese has fully melted. Taste for seasoning.
Add the spring onions and stir them in.
Now add the drained pasta into the sauce and mix it well.
Place the cubes of bread into the oven and bake for 3-4 minutes to crisp up slightly.
Pour the cheesy pasta into an oven proof dish. Sprinkle over the remaining cheddar and parmesan cheese. Scatter over the toasted cubes of bread and finally sprinkle the smoked paprika over the top.
Bake in the oven for 20-22 minutes until the top is golden.
Serve and enjoy!
11 comments on “The Ultimate Mac & Cheese”
The best Mac cheese.recipe Have made it lots of times and it never fails.
Scrumptious, made it for the family and they all loved it. 5 stars 🌟
Best mac n cheese I’ve ever made!
It’s easy to make and tastes amazing! Loved it!
Wow ! Best ever Mac n cheese! 😋😋
Comfort on a plate ☺️😋
My family love this! Just bought your book too and looking forward to trying some recipes
Comforting and delicious 😋
Best Mac n’Cheese ever.
Love this macaroni cheese, made loads of times, it’s awesome 😋🧀🧀
My favourite macaroni cheese recipe! Great meal on its own, I also enjoy making this as a side dish with steak!