Preparation Time
40 minutes for Cajun Crumbed Turkey Mac 'n' Cheese
Serves
6
Ingredients
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300g Roast Turkey Breast Chunks
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400g Dried Macaroni, or Spirally Pasta
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45g Butter
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45g Flour
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568ml (1 pint) Milk
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50ml Double Cream (optional)
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200g Grated Cheddar
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50g Parmesan (optional)
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1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
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1 big squeeze American Yellow Mustard
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4 tablespoons Breadcrumbs
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3 tsp Cajun Seasoning to taste
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18 Cherry Tomatoes
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Sea salt, and Black Pepper to taste
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Pre-heat oven to 180º, ready for the Cajun Crumbed Turkey Mac 'n' Cheese
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Cook the pasta according to back of pack directions, then cool under running water. Drain well, and set to one side.
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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.
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Slowly add the milk a little at a time, while whisking to prevent it sticking.
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When the milk is all incorporated, reduce the heat and add the mustard, Cheddar cheese, smoked paprika and cream (if using).
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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.
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Meanwhile, mix together the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan and the last tsp of Cajun seasoning.
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Transfer pasta into an oven proof dish, and cover with the breadcrumb mix and bake at 180º for 20 minutes to make the Cajun Crumbed Turkey Mac 'n' Cheese.
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Season the Cajun Crumbed Turkey Mac 'n' Cheese with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the Cajun Crumbed Turkey Mac 'n' Cheese with tossed, dressed, green salad and wedges of garlic bread
Recipe courtesy of Bernard Matthews