Macaroni and Cheese with a Crunchy Toasted Crust
Macaroni and cheese baked with toasted bread crumbs and grated cheese top layer.
Ingredients
- 500 g Macaroni Cooked
- 2 Onions Finely chopped
- 2 Tomatoes Diced
- 100 ml Cream Cheese
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Mixed Herbs
- 1/2 tsp Origanum
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 cups Cheese Grated
- 2 slices White Bread Toasted and cooled
- 1 clove Garlic Crushed
Instructions
- In a frying pan, heat the butter. Fry the onions until soft and then add tomato. Add the garlic. Fry a few minutes longer.
- Season with sugar, salt and mixed herbs.
- In a greased oven dish, combine the cooked macaroni with the onion mix.
- In a saucepan, heat the 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the flour and mix until a smooth paste. Add the milk in small amounts at a time until you have a thick white sauce. Stir constantly to prevent lumps and burning. Add one cup of grated cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and layer your toasted bread crumb crust.