Extra-cheesy stovetop mac finished under the broiler

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Ingredients

• macaroni200 g
• cheddar cheese2½ cups, grated
• whole milk2 cups
• butter3 tbsp
• all purpose flour3 tbsp
• broccoli1 crown
• panko1/2 cup
• mustard powder1 tsp

Method

1Boil the pasta

• •Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• •Cut the broccoli into small florets.
• •Cook the macaroni 7 to 8 minutes until just shy of tender, adding the broccoli for the last 2 minutes.
• •Drain well.

2Make the cheese sauce

• •Meanwhile, melt the butter in the same pot over medium heat.
• •Whisk in the flour and cook 1 minute.
• •Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
• •Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, whisking often, until it coats the back of a spoon.
• •Remove from the heat and stir in the mustard powder and 2 cups of the cheddar until melted.
• •Season to taste with salt and pepper.

3Broil the top

• •Heat the broiler.
• •Fold the drained macaroni and broccoli through the sauce.
• •Scrape into a baking dish.
• •Top with the remaining cheddar and the panko.
• •Broil 2 to 4 minutes until golden and bubbling.

4Plate

• •Rest 3 minutes.
• •Scoop into two bowls and serve hot.