Stovetop American-style mac and cheese

Ingredients

1. 300g dried macaroni pasta
2. 40g butter
3. 2 tbsp plain flour
4. 1 cup milk
5. 1 cup thickened cream
6. 1 cup grated vintage cheddar
7. 1/2 cup grated gruyère
8. 50g cream cheese, chopped
9. 2 tsp American mustard

Description

• Step 1

  Cook pasta following packet directions. Drain. Return to pan.

• Step 2

  Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until bubbling. Gradually add milk and cream, stirring until smooth and combined. Cook, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes until mixture boils and thickens. Add cheeses and mustard. Stir until melted and mixture is smooth.

• Step 3

  Add cheese mixture to pasta. Stir to combine. Stand for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.