Save Recipe
Speedy Macaroni Cheese
Hands down the easiest macaroni cheese you'll ever make — you cook the pasta (and a bit of sneaky cauliflower) in milk then just stir in the cheese, so there's no white sauce or whisking required.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4
Dinner
Kiwi
$
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Kids
Ingredients
4 cups milk
1 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups dried macaroni
1/2 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
180 g ham, diced
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
4 handfuls of baby spinach, or other greens
3 cups grated tasty cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Method
STEP 1
Heat milk, salt and pepper in a large pot.
When it just comes to a boil add macaroni and cauliflower.
Bring back just to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 2 minutes less than the packet instructions for the pasta.
STEP 2
Mix in ham, nutmeg, spinach and 2 cups of the cheese.
Tip into a baking dish and top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
Place under a preheated grill and cook until golden (about 5 minutes). Serve at once.
