Mac ‘n’ Hock-a-roni Cheese
This creamy macaroni and ham bake is the ultimate comfort food. Velvety mascarpone and tangy mustard come together to create a luscious sauce that coats the pasta and tender ham. Topped with a crispy layer of breadcrumbs and melted cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 400g macaroni
- 140g frozen peas
- 140g light mascarpone
- 1 heaped tbsp English mustard
- 14g Gruyère or cheddar, grated
- 2 x 90g packs pulled ham hock, or 175g shredded ham
- 4-6 tbsp dried breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni following pack instructions, adding the peas for the final 3 mins. Drain, reserving a mug of cooking water, then tip the macaroni and peas back into the pan.
- Heat grill to medium. Put the pan back on the heat and tip in the mascarpone, mustard and most of cheese. Mix well and add enough of the reserved cooking water to make a creamy sauce that coats the pasta without it looking dry. Stir in the ham and season to taste.
- Tip into an ovenproof dish and scatter over the breadcrumbs and remaining cheese, then grill for 5 mins until golden.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 717 calories
- Fat Content: 24 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 14 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 86 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 5 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 9 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 37 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 2.7 milligram of sodium
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