Thursday, September 22, 2011

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

I bought a pack of elbow macaroni last month. Since then I was pondering when to make Baked Macaroni. Umm...yesterday was in a mood of eating something different than the routine dinner and so finally I made it!!
This is a classic recipe loved by kids a lot...I mean that is what I heard from few Moms here! For kids, you may exclude or include the ingredients as per their likes and dislikes!

Ingredients :
  • Elbow Macaroni : 11/2 cup
  • Green bell peppers (capsicum) : 1/2 cup
  • Green peas : 1/4 cup
  • Milk : 1 cup
  • Cheese : Any cheese as per availability. I used cheese slice.
  • Mozzarella cheese : 1/2 cup
  • Corn flour : 1-2 tsp
  • Bread crumbs : 1/2 cup (optional)
  • Oregano : 1 pinch
  • Black pepper : a pinch
  • Chilly flakes : a pinch
  • Olive oil : 1 tbsp 

Method :









  • Boil Macaroni as per packet instructions. Strain and keep aside. (If its sticks to each other, apply a few drops of oil lightly with fingertips)
  • Heat oil in a pan. Once hot, add crushed garlic and sauté for 2 min on high flame.
  • Add bell peppers and peas. Cook on high flame for 5 min. Add pepper powder, chilly flakes and oregano.
  • Now add Macaroni and toss well. Pour in milk and cheese. Mix well. (Mozzarella not to be added now)
  • Transfer the Macaroni into a baking dish or a bowl. Spread mozzarella cheese over it, and sprinkle bread crumbs all over. 
  • Bake in a preheated oven @ 375 degree F for around 20 min.
  • Serve hot with a garlic bread on the side!  

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