Nadiya Hussains Piccalilli Macaroni Cheese Recipes

NADIYA HUSSAIN'S PICCALILLI MACARONI CHEESE

Steps:

• Boil the macaroni according to the instructions on the packet. Drain in a colander, then rinse under cold running water to stop it from sticking together. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas mark 7. Have a 23 x 23cm casserole dish or ovenproof dish at the ready. Meanwhile put a non-stick pan on the hob and add the cheese. Keep stirring all the time while the cheese melts gently. As soon as the cheese has melted, add all the cooked pasta and mix through. Now add the egg and stir to cook it through and mix it with the cheese mixture. This makes the dish lovely and rich. Before adding the piccalilli, put it into a bowl and squash it with the back of a fork. Some bits can be very sharp, so you want to distribute it rather than have someone bite into a very sharp bit of cauliflower. If you are having difficulty, snip the larger bits with scissors. Add the piccalilli to the pasta mixture along with the cream cheese, onion seeds and salt. Mix well, then pour into the casserole dish and smooth the surface so it's level. To make the crispy topping, melt the butter. Add the breadcrumbs and mix through till the breadcrumbs are roughly coated. Sprinkle the crumbs over the macaroni cheese and bake for 30 minutes, until the top is all golden.

MAC AND CHEESY

Steps:

• Start by cooking the macaroni as per the packet instructions. When the macaroni is cooked, drain, rinse under cold water and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
• Make the sauce by putting the butter in a flameproof 30cm/12in casserole and popping onto a medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the flour and whisk in. Add the milk a little at a time, whisking all the time until incorporated.
• Keep whisking till the mixture begins to thicken. Add the evaporated milk and yeast extract and cook until the mixture is thick. Take off the heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
• Add the cheese to the sauce and mix in until melted. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and half the cheese puffs, then add the macaroni and mix through. Level off the top.
• Sprinkle over the breadcrumbs, remaining cheese puffs and the grated cheese.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes. Take out and leave for 10 minutes before eating.