Mac n Cheese is without a doubt my go to comfort food. When I'm feeling depressed or anxious and I don't know what to eat, I know I can eat this. I use to eat this on a hangover or at 3 o'clock in the morning after a night out.

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Serves 4

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Ingredients

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225g macaroni or penne pasta

100g cheddar cheese, plus an extra 50g for later

225g mozzarella cheese

Large knob of butter

2 tbsp of plain white flour, organic if possible

500ml milk, organic and full fat if possible

Streaky bacon or lardons of bacon

salt

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Method

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Heat the oven to 200ºC.

Boil the pasta for 8 minutes and drain once done.

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Melt butter in a saucepan over a medium heat. Using a whisk or wooden spoon, stir in the flour. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture is lightly golden, stir constantly.

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Gradually whisk in the milk, then bring to a boil, whisking. Reduce heat and simmer until thick (about 4 minutes).

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Stir in the cheese until melted.

Stir in drained macaroni.

Meanwhile, fry the bacon until crisp. Stir into white sauce once cooked.

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Pour into dish. Top with breadcrumbs and extra cheddar cheese, now don't be shy when scattering the extra cheese on top, it gives a fantastic golden chewy topping.

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Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.