Creamy White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
with DIY Topping Bar
Ingredients: 2% Milk (partly skimmed milk, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D3) (milk) • Broccoli • Cavatappi (durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulphate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) (wheat) • Cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, modified milk ingredients, cream, bacterial culture, salt, annatto, beta-carotene, calcium chloride, microbial enzyme, cellulose, natamycin) (milk) • Bacon (pork, water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, spices, smoke) • Ketchup (tomato paste, water, sugars (sugar, glucose-fructose), vinegar, salt, seasoning, onion powder, spices, citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate) • Crispy shallots (onion, palm oil, wheat flour, salt) (wheat) • Cream sauce spice blend (wheat flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, canola oil, silicon dioxide) (wheat) • Sriracha (chili peppers, sugars (sugar, glucose), water, salt, garlic, vegetable oil, xanthan gum, acetic acid, citric acid, caramel, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate) • Garlic salt (salt, garlic powder, silicon dioxide).
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
100 g
Bacon Strips
170 g
Cavatappi
(Contains: Wheat)
20 g
Cream Sauce Spice Blend
(Contains: Wheat May contain traces of: Tree nuts, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites)
1 cup
White Cheddar Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
237 mL
Milk
(Contains: Milk)
4 g
Garlic Salt
(May contain traces of: Tree nuts, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Wheat, Triticale)
2 tbsp
Ketchup
(May contain traces of: Tree nuts, Milk, Mustard, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Wheat, Gluten, Egg, Fish, Crustaceans)
28 g
Crispy Shallots
(Contains: Wheat May contain traces of: Gluten)
2 tsp
Sriracha
(May contain traces of: Tree nuts, Milk, Mustard, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Wheat, Gluten, Egg, Fish, Crustaceans)
227 g
Broccoli
Not included in your delivery
2 tbsp
Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
0.06 tsp
Pepper*
1 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high (use same for 4 servings). Wash and dry all produce. - Add cavatappi to the boiling water. Cook uncovered for 8-9 min, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water, then drain and return cavatappi to the same pot, off heat.
- Meanwhile, cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut bacon into 1/4-inch strips.
- To an unlined baking sheet, add broccoli and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Roast in the middle of the oven for or 10-12 min, until tender-crisp.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium. When hot, add bacon. Cook for 5-8 min, stirring occasionally, until crispy.**
- Remove the pan from heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined cutting board. Set aside.
- Reheat the large non-stick pan over medium.
- When hot, add 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) butter, then swirl to melt.
- Sprinkle in Cream Sauce Spice Blend and half the garlic salt. Cook for 1 min, stirring often, until combined.
- Add milk and reserved pasta water. Cook for 1-2 min, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly.
- Slowly add cheese, stirring constantly for 1 min, until combined. Season with remaining garlic salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
- Remove the pan from heat.
- Add cavatappi to the pan with cheese sauce, then stir to combine.
- Transfer broccoli, bacon, crispy shallots, ketchup and sriracha to small serving dishes.
- Divide mac and cheese between bowls and serve toppings family-style in the centre of the table so everyone can customize to their liking.
