Try this Stilton, Walnut & Pancetta Macaroni Cheese (serves 4) recipe, or contribute your own.
Suggest a better descriptionPreheat your oven to 200°/400°F/Gas Mark 6.
Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling water as salty as the sea (happily we do not require the actual sea here, because it contains a very many unsavoury foreign objects) until it's al dente.
Meanwhile, spread your bread cubes on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Season, then bake in the centre of the oven for about 6 minutes, or until golden brown.
Heat a little olive oil in a shallow pan, then fry the pancetta/lardons until crispy-ish. Throw in the garlic at the last minute, to avoid a garlic-burning catastrophe.
When the pancetta is done, the croutons should be, too - set both aside for later. Resist the urge to eat all the croutons now. Tsk.
Drain the pasta and set to work making the sauce. Melt the butter in a large saucepan, then add the flour. Stir continuously for a minute. Pour in the milk and whisk until you have a white sauce, then add the cheese and stir until it's all melted.
Season with salt and pepper, and add the nutmeg, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper.
In the pasta pot, combine all your ingredients except the croutons - those who've been paying attention will know that's the macaroni, cheese sauce, walnuts, and pancetta with garlic. STIR.
Transfer to a large ovenproof dish, or four individual ones if you prefer, and top with the croutons.
Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes. If the croutons start to catch, open the door a little.
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Serving Size: 1 (1041g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 | ||
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Calories: 2273 | ||
Calories from Fat: 593 (26%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 65.9g | 88 % | |
Saturated Fat 38.2g | 191 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 17.1g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 4.6g | ||
Cholesterol 171.6mg | 53 % | |
Sodium 775.5mg | 27 % | |
Potassium 1288.8mg | 34 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 329.7g | 97 % | |
Dietary Fiber 14.8g | 59 % | |
Sugars, other 314.8g | ||
Protein 85.2g | 122 % | |
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Calories per serving: 2273
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