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 baked 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 a 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 is 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
@lynnmikael08 from Instagram
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
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 chili 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 chili 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).