Kale packed mac 'n cheese
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 250g Kale large stalks removed
- 250g Dried macaroni
- 1 Leek sliced
- 25g Butter
- 25g Plain flour
- 350ml Semi-skimmed milk
- 150g Cheddar cheese grated
- 2tsp English mustard
Method
- STEP 1
Preheat the oven to 200oC
- STEP 2
Cook the kale in a large pan of boiling water for 3 minutes, remove with a slotted spoon and cool under cold water, squeeze out the excess liquid. Add the macaroni to the boiling water and cook for 9-10 minutes, adding the leek for the last 2 minutes. Drain well and return to the pan.
- STEP 3
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small pan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Off the heat gradually blend in the milk, then bring to the boil, stirring until thickened. Stir in 100g cheese and the mustard, season well.
- STEP 4
Stir the sauce into the macaroni with the kale and transfer to an ovenproof serving dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 25 minutes until golden.
