Kwanghi’s Creamy Mac & Cheese Bake With Leftover Turkey And Ham

Thu, 21 December 2023

Whipping up a family favorite – a delightful mac ‘n’ cheese with the delicious way to use up leftover turkey and ham & cheese from the cheese board

 

200g macaroni

3 litres water

Salt

 

For the white Sauce

80g butter

80g flour

1ltr milk, boiling

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper

250g grated cheddar cheese

 

150g Left over cooked ham

150g left over cooked roast turkey

Handful chopped parsley

Handful leftover cheddar cheese grated

 

Method

1. Bring the water to the boil and add salt. Add in the macaroni and stir to prevent them from sticking together. Cook for approx 10 minutes or until tender. Drain off the water.
2. Meanwhile melt the butter in a saucepan and allow to foam. Add the flour and stir to mix. Cook over a gentle heat for 2 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and gradually whisk in the milk. Return to the heat and bring to a simmer all the while whisking.
4. Add in the mustard and cheese and mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add in the cooked ham and turkey and macaroni.
5. Stir well to mix and bring to a simmer. Stir in the chopped parsley. Test seasoning one more time before placing in an oven proof gratin dish.
6. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top and pop it on to the oven at 190c for 10min or till the cheese has golden brown