Homemade Mac & Cheese with Bodrum Foods: Comfort in a Bowl
A simple, cozy baked mac & cheese made using quality ingredients from Bodrum Foods.
Serves: 4 • Prep: 15 mins • Cook: 35 mins
Ingredients
- 250g Bodrum Elbow Pasta
- 2 tbsp Bodrum Wheat Flour
- 150g Melis Mature Cheddar (grated)
- 50g Melis Grated Mozzarella
- Bodrum Fine Himalayan Salt
- Bodrum Black Pepper
- A pinch of Bodrum Paprika
- 3 tbsp Bodrum Breadcrumbs
Also need: 2 tbsp butter, 2 cups (480 ml) milk, ½ cup (120 ml) double cream (optional), extra butter for breadcrumbs.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Butter a medium baking dish.
- Boil a pot of salted water. Cook Bodrum Elbow Pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter. Stir in 2 tbsp Bodrum Wheat Flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk (and cream if using) until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Melis Mature Cheddar and Mozzarella. Season with Bodrum Salt, Black Pepper, and Paprika.
- Fold the pasta into the cheese sauce. Transfer to the baking dish.
- Mix breadcrumbs with a little melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbling. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with a crisp green salad, roasted vegetables, or a squeeze of lemon for brightness. A sprinkle of fresh parsley finishes the dish beautifully.
Chef's Tips
- For extra creaminess, use a mix of mature cheddar and a softer melting cheese.
- Freshly grated cheese melts much better than pre-packaged varieties.
