Macaroni and Cheese

1. In a saucepan, heat 4 cups of water, half a teaspoon of salt, and add one cup of macaroni when the water starts to boil. Or cook according to the directions given in the package.
2. Drain the macaroni pasta with a strainer when soft but not too mushy.
3. Heat three teaspoons of butter in a pan and add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour when the butter is completely melted.
4. Keep stirring until it imparts a pleasant flavour and does not form lumps.
5. Add two cups of cold milk while stirring with another hand.
6. Turn off the flame once the sauce thickens.
7. After a minute, add one cup of shredded cheese.
8. Mix till you get the stunning texture of a smooth, creamy sauce.
9. Add crushed black pepper (1/4 spoon) and sprinkle some nutmeg powder.
10. Here, you can add a little salt as cheese and butter is already salty in nature.
11. Add the cooked macaroni and mix well till the macaroni is nicely coated with the sauce.
12. Garnish with ⅓ cup of breadcrumbs topping.
13. If you are baking, preheat the oven at 200 degrees celsius and bake for 15-20 minutes with the sauce and macaroni—layer with the shredded cheese, black pepper, breadcrumbs, and melted butter on top before baking.

Chef Tip: The sauce should be prepared on low flame, and add chilled milk to avoid the formation of lumps. Use freshly shredded cheese only.

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