Boosted Mac and Cheese
Create a creamy boosted Mac and Cheese by incorporating Harvest B Chicken Style Shreds into a rich and velvety sauce, perfectly coating tender macaroni pasta. This plant-based twist on the classic comfort dish delivers a deliciously cheesy and indulgent experience, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 9oz / 250g hydrated Chicken Style Shred Booster Protein
- 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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