My Ultimate Mac and Cheese with Celeriac

Ingredients

• See my substack article about mac and cheese here
• Peel and finely dice the celeriac. Don't throw the peel away - wash it, dry it a
• Bring a large pan of unsalted water to the boil then add the diced celeriac and
• For the sauce, put the milk into a pan and add the bay leaves, onion, peppercorn
• Next day, wash and finely dice the tomatoes, add the salt and sugar, stir and se
• Drain the macaroni and celeriac, preserving the water. Blend the celeriac with j
• For the sauce, melt the butter and stir in the flour and mustard powder. Keep th
• Strain the milk and add it very, very slowly, stirring constantly. You might not
• Still off the heat, stir in the grated Cheddar cheese. Taste and season if neces
• Layer it to assemble. From the bottom you want celeriac purée, then macaroni che
• Bake in a pre-heated oven at 400°F for 35 - 45 minutes