Baked Maasdam Macaroni with Herbs & Crumb Topping

Ingredients:

• 200g macaroni

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp flour

• 2 cups milk

• 1 cup grated Maasdam Gouda

• Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste

• ½ cup breadcrumbs + herbs for topping

How to Make:

1. Cook macaroni till al dente.

2. In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour, stir to make a roux.

3. Slowly whisk in milk till smooth and creamy.

4. Add Maasdam, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir till melted.

5. Combine with pasta, pour into a baking dish.

6. Top with breadcrumbs and bake 15–20 mins till golden.

Serve with: garlic bread, a glass of Chardonnay, and a big smile — because you just turned mac and cheese into a masterpiece.