IDEAL FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS LEFTOVERS: CHEESEBOARD MAC & CHEESE

• • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking time: 20 minutes
  • Total time: 35 minutes
  • Serves: 6

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• 500g macaroni
• 50g butter
• 50g plain flour
• 650ml milk
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 
• 350g mixed cheeseboard cheese (Cheddar, Stilton, Brie etc), grated/thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp garlic & rosemary breadcrumbs 
• 2 tbsp olive oil

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO DO 

1. Preheat the grill to hot. Bring a large pan of water to a rolling boil and cook the macaroni according to pack instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually, add the milk a splash at a time, stirring continuously to avoid lumps until a smooth sauce has formed. Stir in the mustard and ¾ of the cheese. Then add the cooked macaroni and stir until coated.
3. Tip into a 2-litre ovenproof dish. Scatter with the remaining cheese followed by the garlic & rosemary breadcrumbs, drizzle with olive oil and pop under the grill for 5 minutes until golden, bubbly and crisp on top. Serve with dressed salad leaves. 

Recipe and image courtesy of Waitrose & Partners