Macaroni & Cheese

Ingredients

• 400g Pasta – Elbow or Macaroni
• 1.5 tbl cornflour
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 can evaporated milk low fat
• 200g water
• 300g low fat cheese
• 3-4 rashers short cut bacon
• 1 clove garlic crushed

Method

1. 1Preheat oven to 170c.
2. 2Lightly spray with oil a baking dish.
3. 3In a non stick small frypan cook bacon until crispy and set aside.
4. 4In a medium saucepan, combine cornflour, salt, mustard, pepper and garlic a saucepan. Stir in evaporated milk and water, cooking over medium heat until mixture starts simmering. Remember to keep stirring otherwise mixture will not be smooth. Simmer for 1 minute then remove from heat. Stir in ¾ of the cheese until incorporated. Add the pasta and bacon and mix well.
5. 5Pour into prepared oven dish and top with the rest of the cheese. (Option to sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy texture)
6. 6Bake for 20-25 minute or until cheese is melted and pasta is cooked.