Butternut & Bacon Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
400 grams McCain Mashed Butternut
250 grams bacon bits
80 grams Butter
1/3 cup flour
3 cups milk
100 grams Parmesan cheese
250 grams Cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons Garlic and herb seasoning
300 grams Penne pasta
For the Breadcrumb Topping
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning
2 tablespoons melted butter
Salt and pepper
Combine the above ingredients and mix well
Servings
5 - 6
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Directions
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
- Preheat oven to 180 Degrees Celsius
- Cook the McCain Mashed butternut according to package instructions and set aside
- Cook your pasta and set aside
- Heat a pan on medium heat and fry the bacon bits, remove the bacon and wipe off the pan of any excess fat and add the butter
- Once the butter has melted add in the flour and slowly start adding the milk, a little at a time to avoid lumps
- Whisky continuously until it is lump free and thickens up
- Remove the sauce from the heat, add the cheeses, salt and pepper and mashed butternut
- Mix well to combine
- In an oven proof casserole, combine the boiled pasta, butternut cheese sauce and bacon and toss well
- Season with salt and black pepper
- Sprinkle with the breadcrumb topping and extra cheese
- Bake for 25 - 30 minutes until golden brown
Photo & Recipe: @Apriena (on Instagram) [CREDIT]
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