Best Baked Macaroni Cheese Recipe

This is the best Baked Macaroni Cheese Recipe. It is not as rich as many other homemade mac and cheese recipes and beats any commercial recipe. The addition of 2 beaten egg whites helps to lighten the sauce and the mixture rises slightly during baking.

You may add sliced tomatoes to the top of this dish, but I am wary of them making the sauce 'wet' as they cook. So, I often serve roasted tomatoes as a side dish.

ingredients:

Method:

1. Cook the pasta according to instructions on packet until it is 'al dente.' Drain. Place in an oven-proof dish.
2. Heat the oven to 350° F / 180° C.
3. Melt the butter in a pot. Add the onions and stew them until they are soft. Avoid browning them. Cook for about 7 minutes.
4. Add the flour to the butter and onions. Cook for 1 minute. Slowly add the milk, stirring all the time. Allow to come to the boil and beat until there are no lumps and you have a smooth sauce.
5. Add the mustard, salt and pepper.
6. Add 2 cups of cheese and stir well.
7. Beat the egg whites until they hold firm peaks. Fold gently into the white sauce mixture. Pour over the macaroni.
8. Sprinkle over the rest of the cheese. Sprinkle cayenne pepper over the top. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the top has browned. Serve with a big green salad.