Jarlsberg Mac n’ Cheese

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 200 g macaroni
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 1 leek, finely sliced (white parts only)
• 2 shallots, finely sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 350 ml milk
• a pinch of grated nutmeg
• 250 g coarsely grated Jarlsberg
• salt and pepper

Cook macaroni according to package directions.  Cook leeks, shallots and garlic in butter until soft but not coloured.  Stir in flour and allow to cook for a minute. Slowly whisk in milk, and bring to a simmer. Continue whisking until sauce has thickened.  Add Jarlsberg and nutmeg into simmering milk mixture; season with salt and pepper.  Fold in macaroni until well coated.  Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.