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Classic French Macaroni and Cheese

A creamy and comforting dish of baked macaroni with a rich cheese sauce, inspired by traditional French cuisine.

40 minutes4 servings
Classic French Macaroni and Cheese
Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Cook macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add flour, and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
  5. Stir in cheeses, salt, pepper, and mustard until melted and smooth.
  6. Combine macaroni with the cheese sauce, transfer to a baking dish.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

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