Mac and cheese is universally known as comfort food. I've combined it with one of my other comforts, cheesy jalapeño nachos form the cinema – making this one of the greatest things you can eat while watching a movie in bed. The secret is the one and only plastic cheese, which gives it that signature flavour. Generously topped with crispy onions, because you deserve it.
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This recipe is from Seema's new cookbook, Craveable, where she shares joyful, flavour-led dishes to satisfy every mood and appetite. Inspired by her travels and the food cravings we all share, Seema will take you on a journey of fresh, comforting, salty, sweet and celebratory meals.
This recipe is from Seema's new cookbook, Craveable, where she shares joyful, flavour-led dishes to satisfy every mood and appetite. Inspired by her travels and the food cravings we all share, Seema will take you on a journey of fresh, comforting, salty, sweet and celebratory meals.
Serves
6
Macaroni
Butter
Plain Flour
Milk
Mature Cheddar Cheese
Red Leicester Cheese
American Cheese Slice
Pickled Jalapeños
Pickled Jalapeño Brine
FOR THE TOPPING:
Tortilla Chip
Crispy Shallot
Parmesan
Check out Craveable
This recipe is from Seema's new cookbook, Craveable, where she shares joyful, flavour-led dishes to satisfy every mood and appetite. Inspired by her travels and the food cravings we all share, Seema will take you on a journey of fresh, comforting, salty, sweet and celebratory meals.
This recipe is from Seema's new cookbook, Craveable, where she shares joyful, flavour-led dishes to satisfy every mood and appetite. Inspired by her travels and the food cravings we all share, Seema will take you on a journey of fresh, comforting, salty, sweet and celebratory meals.
Serves
6
Macaroni
Butter
Plain Flour
Milk
Mature Cheddar Cheese
Red Leicester Cheese
American Cheese Slice
Pickled Jalapeños
Pickled Jalapeño Brine
FOR THE TOPPING:
Tortilla Chip
Crispy Shallot
Parmesan
Unlock Mob Premium
Check out Craveable
This recipe is from Seema's new cookbook, Craveable, where she shares joyful, flavour-led dishes to satisfy every mood and appetite. Inspired by her travels and the food cravings we all share, Seema will take you on a journey of fresh, comforting, salty, sweet and celebratory meals.
This recipe is from Seema's new cookbook, Craveable, where she shares joyful, flavour-led dishes to satisfy every mood and appetite. Inspired by her travels and the food cravings we all share, Seema will take you on a journey of fresh, comforting, salty, sweet and celebratory meals.
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Step 1.
Heat the oven to 180°C.
Step 2.
Cook the macaroni in lightly salted boiling water for about 10 mins, or a few minutes less than the recommended cooking time on the packet. It will finish cooking in the sauce in the oven.
Step 3.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan and stir in the plain flour. Cook this mixture for about 2 mins. Then slowly drizzle in the milk in three additions, making sure to whisk well after each addition.
Step 4.
Grate in the Cheddar and red Leicester, and add the slices of American cheese, and mix until all the cheese has melted. Finely chop the jalapeños then add to the pan along with the pickling liquid and cooked pasta. Stir everything together and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5.
Pour the cheesy pasta mixture into a baking dish and top it with the crushed tortilla chips, crispy shallots and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan.
Step 6.
Bake for 20 mins, or until it's golden and bubbling. Allow to rest for 5 mins, and enjoy.
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Amy P.
a month ago
So good!! Ate this with a homecooked ham and slaw. 10/10
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