Macaroni and Cheese with brussels sprouts and bacon

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    461 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Macaroni and Cheese with brussels sprouts and bacon

This is a great way to use up left-over roasted brussels sprouts. Combine them with bacon in a creamy sauce and bake with macaroni until crisp and golden.

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Ingredients

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for the cheese sauce

  • 125 g (1 stick) butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 litre milk heated with 1 bay leaf 5 black peppercorns and a garlic clove
  • 150 g (5oz) mature cheddar cheese grated
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg

for the mac & cheese

  • 500 g (1lb) macaroni cooked
  • 2-3 cups roasted Brussels sprouts
  • 250 g (½lb) packet bacon chopped and fried
  • 1 cup grated cheese for the topping
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Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan then whisk in the flour.
  3. Slowly whisk in the milk and allow to simmer gently for 10 minutes until thick and glossy.
  4. Add the cheese and remove the saucepan from the heat.
  5. Season with salt and pepper and add the nutmeg.
  6. Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce then mix in the brussels sprouts and bacon.
  7. Transfer the pasta to a casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese then place in the oven.
  8. Allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes then serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 461kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 168mg (7%) Potassium 336mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 472IU (9%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 212mg (21%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 461 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 461kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Potassium 336mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 472IU 9%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 212mg 21%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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