Boosted Mac and Cheese

min
Prep time
min
Cook time

Prep time
min
Cook time
min

Ingredients

Serves
8
  • 9oz / 250g hydrated B Strong Chicken Style Protein Shred
  • 18oz / 500g Large Elbow Pasta
  • 4 oz / ½ cup Unsalted Butter, divided
  • 2 large celery stalks, finely chopped (about 1 cup chopped)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup chopped)
  • ¼ teaspoon of garlic
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3½ cups whole milk
  • 18oz / 500g Extra-sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
  • 2 oz / ¼ cup Crumbled Blue Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Flat-leaf Parsley

Instructions

Cooking

Step 1

Cook pasta in saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain.

Step 2

Heat oil in a pan on stove over medium to high heat.

Step 3

Batch cook hydrated chicken style shred, frequently tossing until browned.

Step 4

As proteins turn golden brown, add ¼ teaspoon of garlic and mix for an extra flavour boost. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat butter in a large pot over medium, sauté onions and celery.

Step 6

Lower temperature, add all-purpose flour and mix through, cook for 1 minute.

Step 7

Add milk slowly whilst mixing, and allow to thicken.

Step 8

Remove from heat then add cheese and half the parsley.

Step 9

Add drained pasta, chicken style shred and cheese. Mix thoroughly.

Step 10

Garnish with crumbled blue cheese and finely chopped parsley. Serve warm.

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