Leftovers Mac & Cheese 🧀
Next Level Leftovers Mac & Cheese 🧀 Looking for a way to use up those leftovers after yesterday's feast? This recipe is a really solid mac and cheese recipe that just so happens to be a great vehicle for any leftovers! I’ve suggested a combination of three cheeses here but feel free to add any leftovers from your cheese board 🎄
Serves: 4
Time: 1 hour
300g macaroni or other pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
50g butter
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, grated
2 sage sprigs, leaves removed
30g plain flour
400ml milk
150g blue cheese, crumbled
150g gruyere, grated
150g cheddar, grated
200g leftover brussel sprouts
400g leftover ham, shredded
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil, adding the pasta and cooking according to packet instructions.
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/400°F/Gas Mark 6.
Add the oil and butter to a heavy based ovenproof pan over a medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onion, garlic and sage, sauté for 15-20 minutes until the onions have caramelised. Season with salt at the start of this process to help break down the onions, stirring occasionally, it’s ok if they get a little colour.
Add the flour and allow to cook for a few minutes before adding the milk, bring to a gentle boil, then slowly stir through half the cheeses until melted.
Stir through the pasta, along with a ladleful of pasta water and the leftover sprouts and ham. Season to taste and then top with the remaining cheese and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden. Serve into bowls and enjoy!