Easy Macaroni With Cheese Sauce Recipe

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1) Preheat oven to 180C.
2) Add the macaroni to a large pan of boiling water and cook until tender.
3) Melt butter in a large pan.
4) Add bacon and onion.
5) Stir over medium heat for 4 minutes or until onions are tender and golden.
6) Add the flour and stir over low heat for 1 minute.
7) Add milk and stir until smooth.
8) Continue stirring for 4 mins or until mixture thickens and boils.
9) Remove from the heat and stir in the nutmeg.
10) Add pasta and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese to the pan.
11) Stir until all the mixture is combined well.
12) Spoon into a 1 1/2 litre oven proof dish.
13) Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top and bake for around 20 minutes.
14) Serve and enjoy!

Chef's Note & Story

Adding an acidic ingredient such as wine or lemon juice will help prevent the cheese from becoming stringy. This is why most fondues have a base of white wine. Simply sprinkle some lemon juice over the shredded cheese before heating it.