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The Ultimate Mac Cheese

Our smart cheat’s version of the classic Macaroni Cheese means you get smooth and creamy cheese sauce every time. We’ve taken it up a notch by adding chicken and bacon!

Makes 4–6
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15–20 minutes
Easy

Ingredients

225g San Remo Macaroni Elbows
1 small onion, finely chopped
200g skinless chicken breast fillet, diced
3 rashers bacon, chopped
100g button mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
500g jar HEINZ [SERIOUSLY] GOOD™ Tasty Cheddar Macaroni Cheese Pasta Bake
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
¼ tsp Gregg's Ground Smoked Paprika
½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Average Quantity per Serving

Nutrition information is calculated using a recipe analysis program and is subject to variations you may make to the ingredients or cooking method. This nutrition information is intended as a guide only and excludes serving suggestions and swaps you may make.
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Method

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C (fan assisted). Cook the San Remo Macaroni Elbows in lightly salted, boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until just tender. Drain. Return the macaroni to the saucepan.
Step 2
While pasta is cooking heat a dash of oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and cook over medium heat until softened. Add the chicken and bacon. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue cooking until the mushrooms are soft and chicken is cooked. Add to the macaroni in the saucepan.
Step 3
Pour the HEINZ [SERIOUSLY] GOOD™ Tasty Cheddar Macaroni Cheese Pasta Bake over the macaroni and stir to combine. Spoon into an ovenproof dish.
Step 4
Mix together the panko breadcrumbs, Gregg's Ground Smoked Paprika and Parmesan cheese and sprinkle over the macaroni cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the macaroni cheese is hot and the top is golden.

Tips

Prepare and freeze prior to baking in the oven or it can also be frozen as a completed dish and reheated in individual portions in the microwave.

Swap It Out

Try different pasta types, instead of macaroni elbows you can try penne pasta.
Omit the chicken and if wished replace with chopped chorizo sausage
Omit the chicken and bacon if wished and carefully mix through lightly cooked cauliflower or broccoli florets before spooning into the ovenproof dish
Try different cheese variations such as grated tasty cheddar or smoked cheddar instead of Parmesan cheese.
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225 g San Remo Macaroni Elbows
1 small onion, finely chopped
200 g skinless chicken breast fillet, diced
3 rashers bacon, chopped
100 g button mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
500 g jar HEINZ [SERIOUSLY] GOOD™ Tasty Cheddar Macaroni Cheese Pasta Bake
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
¼ tsp Gregg's Ground Smoked Paprika
½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
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