Macaroni cheese

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Ingredients

• 35 g unsalted butter
• 35 g plain flour
• 350 ml milk
• 2 tsp mustard powder
• 100 g or more mature cheddar or a mix of cheddar and other sharp cheese
• 300 g (12 oz) macaroni
• Frozen peas (optional)
• 1-2 slices of ham (optional)
• Breadcrumbs
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• Fresh chives (optional)

Method

1. Make White sauce with the above quantities, making sure to stir in the mustard powder.
2. Meanwhile, boil some water and cook the macaroni to packet instructions - usually macaroni only needs about eight minutes to cook as it is a small pasta. With a few minutes to go, add frozen peas if required.
3. Grate the cheese and stir in. Pepper well. Add ham is required.
4. Drain the pasta and peas and combine with the sauce in a pie dish. Add breadcrumbs and more grated cheese to the top.
5. Grill until the top has crisped up and serve immediately, dressed with chopped fresh chives if desired.