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Easy Cheesy Mac 'n' Cheese

Easy Cheesy Mac 'n' Cheese

Serves 2 | with Apple Slices
4.0(19)Review Summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
: 
831 kcal
Protein
: 
30.5g protein
Total
: 
15 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Soya
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

180 grams

Macaroni

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Soya)

80 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

40 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

2 unit(s)

Apple

Energy (kJ)3478 kJ
Energy (kcal)831 kcal
Fat44.7 g
of which saturates27.6 g
Carbohydrate77.8 g
of which sugars14.3 g
Protein30.5 g
Salt1.3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
•Grater
•Large Saucepan
•Oven dish

Instructions

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Cook the Macaroni
1

a) Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil with 0.5 tsp salt for the pasta.

b) When boiling, stir the macaroni into the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

c) While the pasta boils, preheat your grill. Grate the Cheddar.

Cheese, Please!
2

a) Once the pasta has cooked, drain it in a colander and pop back into the pan. 

b) Add the creme fraiche, two thirds of the Cheddar and two thirds of the hard Italian style cheese to the pan. Season with pepper and mix to combine.

c) Pour the cheesy pasta into a suitably sized ovenproof dish and top with the remaining Cheddar and hard Italian style cheese.

d) Pop under your grill until the top is golden brown, 3-5 mins.

Finish and Serve
3

a) Meanwhile, quarter, core and slice the apple (no need to peel).

b) Divide the mac 'n' cheese between your serving bowls.

c) Serve the apple slices on the side to finish.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Customers praised the creamy, cheesy taste, with the creme fraiche adding depth to the sauce.
  • Ease of prep: Reviewers found the dish lived up to its name, describing it as nice and easy to prepare.
  • Kid-friendly: Children particularly enjoyed this mac 'n' cheese, making it a hit with families.
AI-generated from customer reviews
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