Mac 'n' Cheese Side Dish
with Cheddar and Red Leicester | Perfect for sharing
This mac & cheese side dish is a yummy addition to the main event - it pairs perfectly with pizzas and salads!
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Ingredients
30 grams
Red Leicester
(Contains Milk)
60 grams
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains Milk)
180 grams
Macaroni
(Contains Cereals containing gluten May contain Soya)
10 grams
Vegetable Stock Paste
150 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains Milk)
Not included in your delivery
20 grams
Butter
1.5 tbsp
Plain Flour
200 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
a) Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil with 0.5 tsp salt for the pasta.
b) Meanwhile, grate the Red Leicester and Cheddar.
c) When boiling, add the macaroni to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
d) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back into the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
a) While the pasta boils, preheat your grill to high.
b) Melt the butter (see pantry for amount) in a saucepan on medium-high heat. Once hot, stir in the flour (see pantry for amount). Cook until it forms a paste, 1-2 mins - you've made a roux!
c) Stir in 200ml water, a little at a time, followed by the vegetable stock paste. TIP: Use milk instead of water for a creamier cheese sauce if you'd prefer.
d) Bring to the boil, stir and simmer until thickened, 1-2 mins. Stir in the creme fraiche, then remove from the heat.
a) Add the grated cheese and stir until melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
b) Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. Add a splash of water to loosen if needed, then add to a suitably sized ovenproof dish.
c) Pop under your grill until the top is golden brown, 3-5 mins.
d) Transfer to a serving dish and tuck in.
Enjoy!
