Stilton And Bacon Linguine Recipes

STILTON BROCCOLI AND BACON PASTA

Steps:

• Cut off and discard the broccoli stalk. Cut the head into small florets
• Cook the pasta like it says on the pack, adding the broccoli for the last 4-5 minutes, until the pasta and broccoli are just cooked
• Meanwhile, cut the bacon into 1cm pieces and fry until crispy, stirring to separate the pieces
• Drain off the fat
• Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving 2 tbsp of the cooking water
• Return to the pan and stir in the soft cheese, Stilton and reserved cooking water
• Heat gently for a minute, until the Stilton melts. Season with black pepper
• Serve in bowls with the bacon sprinkled on top.

VIC REEVES' STILTON SPAGHETTI WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/400F/Gas Mark 6. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the spaghetti is just tender.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large (preferably non-stick) pan, add the garlic, mushrooms and thyme and saute for 5 minutes, stirring until the juices run. Add the Stilton and cream and gently heat through, stirring until the consistency is smooth and melted. Remove the pan from the heat and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Drain the pasta, then return it to the pan, add the mushroom mixture, eggs and basil and mix well. Spoon either into one large, or four individual ovenproof dishes. Bake for 20-25mins (slightly less if cooking in the individual dishes) or until golden and crusty on top. Serve garnished with more fresh basil leaves.

STILTON, BACON AND MUSHROOM STARTER

Steps:

• Preheat oven 375ºF.
• Heat the oil and fry the onions, mushrooms and bacon together until browned.
• Share between four (sprayed with cooking spray) ramekin dishes or a small souffle dish.
• Beat the Stilton together with the cream cheese and cream and stir in most of the
• chives, reserving a few for a garnish.
• Season and spoon over the top of the mushroom.
• mixture.
• Toss the breadcrumbs in the paprika and sprinkle over the top of the Stilton.
• mixture.
• Cook for 20-25 minutes, until browned and bubbling.
• Serve hot with small slices of toasted French bread or endive leaves.

STILTON, BACON, AND SCALLION PUFFS

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan combine the water, the butter, and a pinch of salt and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to moderate, add the flour all at once, and with a wooden spoon beat the mixture until it pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball. Remove the pan from the heat, add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and stir in the Stilton, the bacon, the scallion, and salt and pepper to taste. Drop rounded teaspoons of the batter 2 inches apart onto lightly buttered baking sheets and bake the puffs in the middle of a preheated 425°F. oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden.