Macaroni cheese with leeks

Serves 4 

175g macaroni 
50g butter (I used olive oil) 
4 leeks, chopped 
5tbsp plain flour 
750ml milk 
200g grated mature cheddar cheese 
3tbsp breadcrumbs 
salt and pepper 

1. preheat oven to 200C. cooker macaroni in salted water for 10 min. Drain well. 
2. Melt butter in saucepan, add leeks and cook for 4 min. Stir in flour and cook for 1 min. 
3. Gradually stir in milk and bring to boil, stirring. Simmer for abt 3 min. 
4. Remove from heat and stir in macaroni and most of the cheese, season to taste. Pour mixture into a baking dish. Mix breadcrumbs and remaining cheese, then sprinkle over the dish. Bake for 20 to 25 min unitl topping is golden brown.


by curly