Macaroni au Gratin

Ingredients

• 250 gMacaroni
• 50 gButter
• 50 gGruyère
• 50 gParmesan
• 22 gMilk
• 3 gFlour
• 20 gBreadcrumbs
• 8 gSalt
• 1 gPepper
• 0.5 gNutmeg

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the macaroni

   • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
   • Cook 250 g macaroni in the boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions.
   • Drain the macaroni well.
2. 2

   Make the mixture

   • Place the hot macaroni in a large bowl.
   • Add 30 g butter and 100 g grated cheese (50 g Gruyère + 50 g Parmesan) and toss briefly.
   • Season with freshly ground pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
   • Stir in 2 tbsp (≈30 g) béchamel sauce and combine well.
3. 3

   Assemble and gratin

   • Butter a baking dish and transfer the macaroni, smoothing the surface.
   • Mix 20 g grated cheese with 20 g breadcrumbs and sprinkle on top.
   • Dot or drizzle 15 g butter over the crust.
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C for 10–15 minutes until golden and crisp.
   • Let rest briefly and serve hot.