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Asparagus Macaroni Cheese with Bacon Crumble

By Rachel - Silversurfers Assistant Editor Apr 24, 2021

This asparagus mac ‘n’ cheese with bacon crumble is a deliciously hearty dish and a grown-up twist on a classic.

It’s quick and easy to make and serve to family and is the perfect recipe to keep to hand when you want some comfort food.

Serves: 4   Prep time:  15 minutes    Cooking time: 35 minutes

You’ll need

  • 8 rashers streaky bacon
  • 50g breadcrumbs
  • 150g Cheddar cheese
  • 300g macaroni
  • 2 bunches British asparagus (spears trimmed and cut in half)
  • 40g butter
  • 40g plain flour
  • 400ml milk
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard

What to do

  1. Heat the grill and cook the bacon on each side until very crisp. Chop into small chunks and combine with the bread crumbs and ¼ of the cheese then set aside.
  2. Boil the kettle to fill a large pan. When boiling vigorously in the pan add a pinch of salt and the macaroni. Cook for 9 minutes then add the asparagus and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  3. While the macaroni is cooking, melt the butter in a small thick-based saucepan, sprinkle in the flour and stir with a wooden spoon. Cook whilst stirring for a minute then add the milk a little at a time, stirring continuously so it is absorbed into the flour and slowly makes a smooth sauce. If you get any lumps, don’t panic, just beat vigorously with the wooden spoon and they’ll disperse. Stir in the mustard, some black pepper and the remaining cheese.
  4. Once the macaroni and asparagus are cooked, drain well and return them to the pan. Pour over the cheese sauce and stir to coat well. Tip the macaroni into a large oven dish, sprinkle over the breadcrumb mixture and return to the grill for the top to melt and brown.

Please credit www.britishasparagus.com

 

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