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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

MACARONI & CHEESE


Ingredients :

110 g macaroni
1.25 litre water
50 g butter
40 g flour
425 ml fresh milk
175 g Cheddar cheese ~ grated
4 pieces chicken fillet ~ grilled and chop finely
50 g mushroom ~ sliced
1 onion ~ chopped
butter
salt
black pepper ~ crushed
2 tomatoes ~ cut to small pieces


Method :

1. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to water and bring to boil.
2. Pour in the macaroni and boil for about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and strain.
3. In another pot, melt 50g butter and add in flour. Stir for about 1 to 2 minutes and pour in the milk, bit by bit. Cook for about 6 minutes.
4. Add in half the grated cheese and let it melt in the sauce.
5. Add in salt and black pepper to taste.
6. In a small pan, melt a bit of butter and saute chopped onion and mushroom till soft.
7. Mix well macaroni, sauce, onion, mushroom and chicken.
8. Pour into a well greased 1.25 liter casserole. Sprinkle the balance cheese and arrange the tomatoes on top.
9. Grill in the oven till golden brown on top.