A really tasty and family-friendly one-pan meal - minimal washing up and maximum flavour!
Jill Stewart (@jillbakes_)
INGREDIENTS…
Serves 6
Spray veg oil
12 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, diced
500g dry macaroni
2 chicken stock pots dissolved in 700ml
boiling water
400ml milk
2 tsp onion granules
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp smoked sweet paprika
Salt and black pepper
3 tbsp double cream or creme fraiche
300g cheddar cheese, grated
2 handfuls frozen peas
Half a bag of breadcrumb stuffing
INSTRUCTIONS…
Spray a large non-stick oven-safe saucepan (no plastic handle) with veg oil. Add the bacon and cook over a medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes. Add the diced onion and cook for a further 3-4 minutes.
Add the macaroni, chicken stock, milk, onion granules, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and paprika. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid.
Cook for 13-16 minutes (stirring halfway) until the pasta is cooked and the liquid is mostly absorbed. Add the peas for the last few minutes of cooking.
Meanwhile grate the cheese - it's best to grate your own rather than use pre-grated as it melts better.
Season the pasta with salt and pepper. Add the cream and most of the grated cheese bar one handful - stir through.
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees fan.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese and delicious stuffing breadcrumbs over the top of the pasta.
Cook for 10-15 minutes in the oven or you can brown under the grill instead.
Serve and enjoy! Any leftovers will keep for a few days and heat up well in the microwave.
MEET JILL STEWART…
Jill Stewart, from Portglenone, is a true Foodie who brings her passions together to create a unique balance of both healthy dishes and sweet treats on her Instagram social media blog, Jill Bakes.
Jill is passionate about creating and sharing recipes on her Instagram platform (@jillbakes_) which are easy to follow, quick to make and not using hundreds of ingredients! And with over 57,000 followers, a lot of people are enjoying Jill’s food journey.
The County Antrim lady has been a keen baker from a very young age, learning many skills from her late Grandma who was a fantastic baker.
Jill is a regular recipe contributor for Ireland’s Homes Interiors and Living magazine.
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