Smoky BBQ Mac & Cheese

Name: Smoky BBQ Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 grams macaroni; 1/2 onion, diced; 1/4 cup BBQ sauce; 2 tablespoons ground paprika; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 200 grams ham, diced; 2 cups grated or crumbled cheese; 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 cups milk; 50 grams butter; 1/3 cup flour; 1 teaspoons salt

There's no better way to use leftover ham than this recipe for Smoky BBQ Mac & Cheese! This dish is in and out of the oven in no time at all.

Method

Step 1 of 7
Preheat oven to 180°C
Step 2 of 7
Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain and reserve.
Step 3 of 7
While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onion, stir with a wooden spoon and cook on medium heat for 4 minutes to soften. Add flour and cook for 4 minutes stirring to cook evenly.
Step 4 of 7
Add milk a small amount at a time until combined and thickened. Add barbecue sauce, ground paprika, tomato paste and salt. Stir to combine. Add half the cheese and stir until smooth.
Step 5 of 7
Add the cooked pasta and ham to the pot and stir thoroughly to combine. Transfer into an oven-proof dish spread with wooden spoon so the pasta sits flat.
Step 6 of 7
Sprinkle over with the rest of the cheese and top with panko bread crumbs.
Step 7 of 7
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden.

Ingredients

300 grams macaroni
1/2 onion, diced
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons ground paprika
2 tablespoons tomato paste
200 grams ham, diced
2 cups grated or crumbled cheese
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 cups milk
50 grams butter
1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoons salt

300 grams macaroni
1/2 onion, diced
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons ground paprika
2 tablespoons tomato paste
200 grams ham, diced
2 cups grated or crumbled cheese
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 cups milk
50 grams butter
1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoons salt

Method

Step 1 of 7
Preheat oven to 180°C
Step 2 of 7
Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain and reserve.
Step 3 of 7
While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onion, stir with a wooden spoon and cook on medium heat for 4 minutes to soften. Add flour and cook for 4 minutes stirring to cook evenly.
Step 4 of 7
Add milk a small amount at a time until combined and thickened. Add barbecue sauce, ground paprika, tomato paste and salt. Stir to combine. Add half the cheese and stir until smooth.
Step 5 of 7
Add the cooked pasta and ham to the pot and stir thoroughly to combine. Transfer into an oven-proof dish spread with wooden spoon so the pasta sits flat.
Step 6 of 7
Sprinkle over with the rest of the cheese and top with panko bread crumbs.
Step 7 of 7
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden.

Nutrition per serving

2677 Kilojoules

Protein32 grams

Fat37 grams

Carbs43 grams

Sugars9 grams

Dietary and nutritional info supplied by NZ Nutrition Foundation

Method

Step 1 of 7
Preheat oven to 180°C
Step 2 of 7
Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain and reserve.
Step 3 of 7
While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onion, stir with a wooden spoon and cook on medium heat for 4 minutes to soften. Add flour and cook for 4 minutes stirring to cook evenly.
Step 4 of 7
Add milk a small amount at a time until combined and thickened. Add barbecue sauce, ground paprika, tomato paste and salt. Stir to combine. Add half the cheese and stir until smooth.
Step 5 of 7
Add the cooked pasta and ham to the pot and stir thoroughly to combine. Transfer into an oven-proof dish spread with wooden spoon so the pasta sits flat.
Step 6 of 7
Sprinkle over with the rest of the cheese and top with panko bread crumbs.
Step 7 of 7
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden.

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