Recipe
Camembert Mac & Cheese
Creamy baked macaroni with melting camembert, cheddar and a crisp breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients
Method
15 mins prep25 mins cook40 mins total
Heat the oven to 200°C, or 180°C fan. Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until just shy of tender, then drain.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the milk a little at a time until smooth.
Simmer the sauce for 4–5 minutes, stirring, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in the camembert, cheddar and Dijon mustard until melted, then season with salt and pepper.
Fold the macaroni through the sauce and transfer to a greased baking dish. Scatter over the breadcrumbs.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbling and golden. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a sharp green salad or steamed vegetables to balance the richness.
About this recipe
This rich, comforting macaroni cheese uses camembert for a savoury, creamy sauce, finished with cheddar and golden breadcrumbs.
Cook the pasta just shy of tender so it stays firm while the dish bakes.
