Chili Con Carne Mac and Cheese

Photo by Jun Pang

Photo by Jun Pang

• 700g raw macaroni
• 100g salt
• 500g Alexandrina Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 recipe of chili con carne (from previous articles)

1. Bring 10 liters of water to a boil with the salt.
2. Once boiling, add the macaroni and cook until al dente. This means the pasta should have some resistance when bitten, but no crunch.
3. Drain the macaroni in a colander and rinse with cold water. Set aside until needed.

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. In a large pot, heat the chili con carne sauce until it starts to simmer.
3. Add the blanched pasta and stir for about 5 minutes.
4. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
5. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top, ensuring it covers the entire surface to prevent the pasta from drying out.
6. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.

Photo by Jun Pang