Emma's mac'n'cheese

Directions

1. 1
   Melt your butter/margarine in a saucepan.
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   Once it has melted, take it off the heat and add your flour.
3. 3
   Whisk it gently into a kind of thickening paste.
4. 4
   It should NOT be like a dough.
5. 5
   If it is, add some more butter or margarine until you have a smooth and sticky paste.
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   Add the milk, and put your saucepan back onto the heat.
7. 7
   Whisk continually or it will burn.
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   Do this until it thickens.
9. 9
   Lower the heat significantly and add your melting cheese.
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    If you add it all at once, it might be difficult to stir properly, so add a bit at a time.
11. 11
    Once you have added all your melting cheese, add the grated cheese and stir until you have a smooth (and cheesy!)
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    sauce.
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    Boil your macaroni according to the instruction on the box.
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    Season your sauce with salt and peppar, and some turmeric if you want for colour.
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    Drain your cooked macaroni, and then add it to your cheese sauce.
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    Once it is stirred in completely, serve immediately.