About the Recipe
This has been a go-to weekday dinner for our Kiwi family for many years. It’s quick and easy to whip up, the kids love it, and there are always leftovers for a working lunch the next day.
For years, we followed the Diamond Pasta macaroni recipe on the back of the packet. Over time, though, we’ve adapted it into our own version — and we haven’t looked back.
Today, we’re sharing it with you.
Ingredients
1 Packet of Macaroni Pasta
1 Onion
1 tsp Garlic
30g Butter
3-4 Rasher bacon (Optional: Streaky)
2 tbsp Flour
1 tsp Chicken Stock
1 tsp Dry Mustard
3 Cups Milk
1 Cup Cheese
Pepper
Preparation
Step 1
Dice the onion whilst the butter is melting in a frying pan.
Fry the onion with the garlic.
Once the onion is soft, add the diced bacon and fry until cooked.
Step 2
Add the flour, chicken stock and dry mustard.
Stir until all the flour has absorbed the butter.
Step 3
Add the cheese and pepper, take off the heat and stir until dissolved.
Step 4
Whilst your doing the above, boil the macaroni pasta until it is soft. Drain in a colander.
Step 5
Join the pasta and the sauce in a bowl and stir to combine.
Step 6
Add the 2nd cup of cheese to the top and sprinkle with herbs if you desire.
Step 7
Put into a baking dish and put in the oven.
Step 8
Cook at 180 degrees until the cheese on the top is brown.
Serve as a side with steak or eat by itself.