Chorizo Mac and Cheese

Super simple
Super simple
Super simple
Super simple
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0:25 m
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We've teamed up with Spanish plant-based pioneers Heura to launch a brand new chorizo burger which packs one mighty punch. Crumbled into pieces to flavour this incredibly cheesy and creamy Mac and Cheese - this is a comforting dish you'll tuck into time and time again.

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Serves

4

Ingredients

For the mac and cheese

<item-todo-done>1 tbsp olive oil<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 tsp garlic purée<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 tsp smoked paprika<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>20g plant-based butter<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>500g macaroni pasta<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>220 Heura X Bosh! Chorizo Burgers<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 banana shallots<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>40g plain flour<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>200g plant-based cheese<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>10g nutritional yeast<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>500 oat milk<item-todo-done>


For the breadcrumbs

<item-todo-done>2 tbsp olive oil<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 tsp salt<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 tsp pepper<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>50g bread<item-todo-done>

Before you start

Preheat oven to 200°C l 1 high sided frying pan | Kettle boiled | Small frying pan

Prepare the chorizo

  • Peel and finely slice shallots
  • Warm the olive oil in the pan over a medium heat
  • Add the shallots to the pan and stir for 1 minute
  • Add the garlic and stir for a further minute
  • Crumble the chorizo burgers into the pan and fry for 5-6 minutes
  • Sprinkle the smoked paprika over the chorizo, stir for 1 minute, transfer to a plate and set to one side (don't clean out the pan)

Prepare the breadcrumbs

  • Warm the olive oil in small frying pan, add the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and smoked paprika and fry until golden and crispy (approximately 4-5 minutes)
  • Set to one side

Cook the pasta

  • Pour the pasta into a large pot of salted boiling water and cook over high heat for 8-9 minutes

Make the cheese sauce

  • Add the butter to the pan and melt over medium heat
  • Sprinkle the flour into the pan and stir to make a roux
  • Pour the oat milk into the pan, stir to combine until gently simmering
  • Add the vegan cheese and nutritional yeast to the pan and stir until melted

Finish the dish and serve

  • Add pasta to the sauce and stir to combine
  • Add the chorizo to the pan and fold into the saucy pasta
  • Sprinkle over the breadcrumbs, put the pan in the oven and roast for 3-4 minutes
  • Take the pan out of the oven, spoon the mac and cheese into bowls and serve immediately with a little side salad
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