Recipe

This tasty twist on the classic Mac 'n' Cheese is a perfect family meal.

Serves: 4-6 people   |   Prep time: 20 minutes   |   Cooking time: 25 minutes

American   |   Main

  

Ingredients

• 500g Macaroni Pasta, cooked and cooled
• 120g Broccoli Florets, cooked and cooled
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 large White Onion, finely chopped
• 120g Chorizo Ring (classic or spicy), skin removed and chopped into pieces
• 40g Butter
• 3 heaped tbsp Plain Flour
• 700ml Whole Milk
• 1 tsp English Mustard
• 100g Soft Cheese
• ¼ tsp Cracked Black Pepper
• 150g Extra Mature Cheddar, grated
• 250g Grated Mozzarella
• 1 slice of stale/hard White Bread, grated into breadcrumbs
• 15g Parsley, roughly chopped

  

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°F / Gas Mark 6.
2. Take a large frying pan and heat the oil on a medium-high heat, caramelise the onion and brown the chorizo to release the flavours, for 6-8 minutes.
3. Take a large casserole dish and put it on a medium-low heat, add the butter and once it’s melted add the flour and stir until combined. Cook for 1 minute stirring constantly, then begin adding the milk a little at a time continuously stirring with a whisk and simmer gently until the sauce has thickened. Stir in the mustard, black pepper and cheese, reserving 100g of mozzarella for the top.
4. Tip the chorizo, onions, broccoli and pasta in with the cheese sauce and mix well, top with the breadcrumbs and mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese bubbles, sprinkle with parsley and serve.