Macaroni Cheese with Chicken Pie Fillings

http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/3354316-Macaroni-Cheese-with-Chicken-filling

Got this recipe from my friend, Jo and I thought it would be a great dish for lunch. Instead of just merely macaroni cheese, I added the fillings from my Chicken Pie recipe below the macaroni cheese, thus making it a more balance dish. The result was amazing and my kids love it so much and kept asking for more servings.   Though it has quite a number of steps in preparation but definitely worth the time and effort.

Ingredients

• 300g macaroni
• 650ml fresh milk
• 500ml water
• 1/2 tbsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp plain flour
• 150g mozzarella, shredded
• 200g cheddar, shredded

Directions

1. Pour fresh milk, salt and water into a large pot. Bring it to a simmer. Add the macaroni and cooked until almost through. It should be a little firm. Be sure to keep the heat low and to watch the pot as this cooks. Milk and water tend to boil over quickly.

2. Remove macaroni using a slotted spoon and reserve liquid.

3.Preheat oven to 200 deg C.

4. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add flour and stir until combined. Slowly add the reserved liquid, stirring until the sauce begins to simmer and thicken a little.

5. Set aside a handful of the shredded cheese and add the rest to sauce, stirring slowly until all the cheeses have melted. Add the macaroni and stir. Cook for a minute and remove from the heat.

6. Transfer to an ovenproof dish. Cover with reserved shredded cheese.

7. Bake for 40 mins until bubbly and golden. Serve immediately.

Notes

I cooked the chicken fillings and place below the macaroni cheese. This makes a more balance meal.