If we were to talk about our favourite homemade delicacies, it’s always the comforting ones that come to mind! The real question here would be: What is your ultimate comfort food? Does something bake or with cheese come to mind?
It’s undeniably exciting whenever we talk about the foods that we love consuming. Am I right, Mummies?
As for me, now, I don’t want to be morbid, but if I had to choose the Last Meal, this Baked Cheese Macaroni may possibly be it. Put me in a room with a cheesy serving of gooey mac and cheese and neither of us stands a chance! The innocent platter would be ravaged thoroughly.
Baked cheese macaroni is worthy as a meal in its own right, served simply with a fresh green salad or any vegetables as sides. Nothing too heavy, because macaroni and cheese are so rich as it is!
As a side dish, it will complement virtually any Western main dish. From simple chicken chops to steak or a roasted chicken, you name it and it’s a guaranteed match!
Baked Cheese Macaroni Recipe
So, what are we waiting for? Let’s try this super delicious baked cheese macaroni recipe as shared on Instagram by this lovely mother of two, @lynnmikael08!
Baked Cheese Macaroni Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 packet macaroni
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 homemade white sauce As referred in recipe below
- onions and garlics
- chicken slices
- tomato puree
- pasta sauce
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery
- tomato
- black pepper powder
- parsley
- oregano powder
- 2 cubes chicken stock
- parmesan cheese
- mozzarella cheese
- cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Boil 1 packet of macaroni.
- Add a little bit of extra virgin olive oil.
- Toss the water once done.
White Sauce
- Mix a little bit of wheat flour, a little bit of brown sugar, salt in 1 cup of fresh milk.
- Boil it for a while, then add cheese.
- When it's thick enough, set aside.
Baked Cheese Macaroni
- Add a little extra virgin olive oil in the pan, fry the onion and garlic.
- When it smells fragrant, add 200 grams of chicken.
- Add tomato puree, pasta sauce and chilli powder.
- Add vegetables such as carrots, celery and diced tomatoes.
- Add a little black pepper powder, parsley and a pinch of oregano powder.
- Mix in 2 cubes of chicken stock, let it cook.
- Then, add the boiled macaroni and mix well.
- Sprinkle in some Parmesan Cheese.
- Transfer to a bowl, place the cooked white sauce on it and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add another layer of fried macaroni, and pour in more white sauce and cover with another layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Place 4 slices of cheddar cheese on top.
- Finally, place in the oven over low heat at 160°C for 15 minutes (may vary depending on the oven).