
Mac ’n burger Blue Cheese and bacon
Swing for the fences with this home run of a dish – our recipe for Mac 'n Blue Cheese with Bacon intrigues in ways that entices even the pickiest of eaters. Presenting itself as an intense twist on a savory classic, this blue cheese mac and cheese offers plenty in the way of tenderness and full-bodied flavors.
ingredients
- ⅞ oz butter
- 4⅖ oz elbow macaroni
- 1 tbsp flour
- ½ cup white wine (or chicken stock or milk)
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- 2 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- sliced blue cheese
- 5¼ oz Castello® Extra mature cheddar
- 5¼ oz bacon
preparation
Preparation1. Cook the elbow macaroni.
2. Roughly dice half the bacon and finely dice the remainder then cook on a hot pan until crisp.
3. In a pan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour.
4. Add the white wine (or chicken stock) and whole milk. Let it simmer until it reaches a thick and creamy texture.
5. Add smoked paprika and mustard.
6. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the grated Castello® Extra Mature Cheddar, half the crisp bacon and Castello® Burger Blue.
7. Stir in the cooked elbow macaroni and pour into a greased pan. Top with the rest of the bacon and Castello® Burger Blue.
8. Bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes or until the cheese takes on a bit of color.
9. This mouth-watering side dish is easy to prepare in advance and reheat for a big party.