Macaroni bread bowl panera

Customise this recipe to make your perfect macaroni cheese for a macaroni bread bowl panera family dinner that everyone will love. You can also make it with extra vegetables, bacon and breadcrumbs on top.

Melt the butter over a medium heat in a saucepan slightly larger than that used for the macaroni. Add the flour and stir to form a roux, cooking for a few minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time. 15 minutes to a thickened and smooth sauce.

Meanwhile, preheat the grill to hot. 6oz of the cheese and stir until it is well combined and melted. Add the macaroni to the sauce and mix well. Transfer to a deep suitably-sized ovenproof dish.