Brussels Sprout and Bacon Mac & Cheese
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Brussels Sprout and Bacon Mac & Cheese

Brussels Sprout and Bacon Mac & Cheese

with Caramelised Onion and Cheesy Crumb

This Brussels Sprout and Bacon Mac & Cheese is bursting full of flavours and makes the perfect dinner night option from HelloFresh. Cook up a fresh start!

Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Egg
Celery
Sulphites
Mustard

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Preparation Time40 minutes
Cooking time30 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

200 grams

Brussels Sprouts

180 grams

Macaroni

(Contains Cereals containing gluten May contain Soya)

1 unit(s)

Onion

90 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains Milk)

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

25 grams

Breadcrumbs

(Contains Cereals containing gluten)

20 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains Milk, Egg)

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains Celery)

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains Milk)

10 grams

Dijon Mustard

(Contains Sulphites, Mustard)

90 grams

British Smoked Bacon Lardons

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Crumb

20 grams

Butter

1.5 tbsp

Plain Flour

250 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

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Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)5032 kJ
Energy (kcal)1203 kcal
Fat71.7 g
of which saturates36.5 g
Carbohydrate96.6 g
of which sugars13.5 g
Protein43.3 g
Salt4.13 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Baking Tray
Large Saucepan
Colander
Garlic Press
Grater
Small Bowl
Measuring Jug

Instructions

Roast the Sprouts
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 0.5 tsp salt for the macaroni. 

Meanwhile, trim the Brussels sprouts. Quarter them through the root, then pop them onto a baking tray. 

Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer.

When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until browned and tender, 15-18 mins. Turn halfway through.

Cook the Macaroni
2

When your pan of water is boiling, add the macaroni and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back into the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

Meanwhile, halve, peel and thinly slice the onion. Heat a drizzle of oil in another large saucepan on medium-high heat. 

Once hot, add the onion and season with salt and pepper. Fry, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8-10 mins.

When the onion has about 5 mins remaining, add the bacon to the pan and stir-fry until golden, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook bacon thoroughly.

Oh Crumbs
3

While the onion and bacon cooks, grate the Cheddar cheese. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, hard Italian style cheese and olive oil for the crumb (see pantry for amount).

Season with salt and pepper, then set your cheesy crumb aside.

Time for the Roux
4

Once the onion is cooked, add the garlic and stir-fry for 1 min more. 

Melt in the butter (see pantry for amount), then stir in the flour (see pantry for amount). Cook until it forms a paste, 1-2 mins - you've made a roux! 

Stir in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) a little at a time, followed by the veg stock paste. Bring to the boil, then stir and simmer until thickened, 1-2 mins.

Get Cheesy
5

Stir the creme fraiche and Dijon mustard into the sauce (add less mustard if you prefer), then remove from the heat. Stir through the Cheddar until melted, then season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, turn your grill on to high.

Once the Brussels sprouts and macaroni are cooked, gently stir them through the cheese sauce. Add a splash of water if it needs loosening a little.

Grill and Serve
6

Transfer the mac & cheese to an appropriately sized ovenproof dish and sprinkle over the cheesy crumb.

Once hot, grill until golden and bubbling, 3-4 mins. 

When ready, allow it to stand for a couple of mins before sharing between your bowls.

Enjoy!