Macaroni Cheese with Broccoli

Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1200ml Millac Milk Powder - Classic, Half-fat or Value, prepared according to directions
• 45g Lakeland Dairies Butter
• 700g macaroni pasta
• 200g broccoli, broken into small florets
• 80g plain flour
• 200g mature Cheddar cheese, grated
• 75g wholemeal breadcrumbs

Method

Pre-heat the oven to 190˚C or gas mark 5.

Prepare the macaroni pasta according to pack instructions. This should take about 10 minutes. 4 minutes before the end of cooking time, stir in the broccoli florets. Drain and run under cold water to stop the pasta sticking together.

For the cheese sauce: Heat the Lakeland Dairies Butter in a medium pan and gradually add the flour, stirring constantly for 1 minute on a low heat. Slowly add the Millac Milk Powder, still stirring to prevent any lumps. Simmer for 3-4 minutes and stir until the sauce has thickened.

Off the heat, mix in the cheese and allow it to melt. Mix the cheese sauce with the macaroni and broccoli, and transfer into a large ovenproof dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.