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Leftover turkey, bacon and brussels sprouts macaroni cheese (Christmas macaroni!)

Wondering what to do with your Christmas (or Thanksgiving!) leftovers? How about throwing them all into an easy, comforting macaroni and cheese?

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 854 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups macaroni
  • 1½ ounces butter
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2¾ cups milk
  • 2 cups cheese grated (I used tasty cheddar cheese, but a mixture of whatever you have is great)
  • 5½ ounces leftover turkey a good couple of handfuls, or however much you have!
  • 7 ounces leftover cooked brussels sprouts halved
  • leftover stuffing optional

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 200C / 390F.
  2. Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water for about eight minutes. If you’re cooking your brussels from scratch, add them into the water after four minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. Melt the butter in a medium to large saucepan and cook the bacon until starting to crisp (8 to 10 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving behind the butter and juices.
  4. Add the flour to the pan and cook, stirring, for a minute or so. Take off the heat and very slowly add the milk. Heat and stir until simmering.
  5. When the sauce is smooth and thickened somewhat, add about two thirds of the cheese, followed by the macaroni, turkey, brussels, bacon, and stuffing (if using). Stir in well, and season.
  6. Tip into a medium-sized baking dish, and scatter with the rest of the cheese. Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.

Notes

  • How to serve it: I usually serve this with some nice crisp salad leaves, but serving it alone or with extra veggies works well, too.
  • Try this with any kind of leftover meat and veggies. You could even fancy it up a bit more by adding mustard and / or herbs.

Nutrition Information

Calories 854kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 50g (77%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 773mg (32%) Potassium 745mg (21%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1493IU (30%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 637mg (64%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 854

% Daily Value*

Calories 854kcal 43%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 50g 77%
Saturated Fat 26g 130%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 773mg 32%
Potassium 745mg 16%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1493IU 30%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 637mg 64%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.