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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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 461 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan then whisk in the flour.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and allow to simmer gently for 10 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Add the cheese and remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Season with salt and pepper and add the nutmeg.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce then mix in the brussels sprouts and bacon.
- Transfer the pasta to a casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese then place in the oven.
- Allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes then serve.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.