Cajun Crumbed Turkey Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Mac & CheesePrep: 10min 

Cook: 30min

Serves: 6 

What You’ll Need:

  • 300g (3 packs) Roast Turkey Breast Chunks
  • 400g Dried Macaroni, or Spirally Pasta
  • 45g Butter
  • 45g Flour
  • 568ml (1 pint) Milk
  • 50ml Double Cream (optional)
  • 200g Grated Cheddar
  • 50g Parmesan (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 big squeeze American Yellow Mustard
  • 4 tablespoons Breadcrumbs
  • 3 tsp Cajun Seasoning to taste
  • 18 Cherry Tomatoes
  • Sea salt, and Black Pepper to taste

 

What To Do:

  • Pre-heat oven to 180º
  • Cook the pasta according to back of pack directions, then cool under running water. Drain well, and set to one side.
  • In a large pan, gently heat the butter, and stir in 2 tsp of the Cajun seasoning. Stir continuously, and add in the flour. Cook to a sandy colour.
  • Slowly add the milk a little at a time, while whisking to prevent it sticking.
  • When the milk is all incorporated, reduce the heat and add the mustard, Cheddar cheese, smoked paprika and cream (if using).
  • When the cheese has melted and the sauce is glossy, take off heat and add the drained pasta, Roast Turkey Breast Chunks and cherry tomatoes.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan and the last tsp of Cajun seasoning.
  • Transfer pasta into an oven proof dish, and cover with the breadcrumb mix and bake at 180º for 20 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with tossed, dressed, green salad and wedges of garlic bread

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