Leftover Gammon Mac and Cheese
This Leftover Gammon Mac and Cheese is a creamy, comforting dish that's perfect for using up any leftover gammon. Quick, easy, and packed with flavour, it's an ideal family meal for busy weeknights.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 797kcal
Ingredients
- 400 g Leftover Gammon Diced or shredded
- 40 g Butter
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Puree
- 40 g Plain Flour
- 500 ml Semi-Skimmed Milk
- 150 g Mature Cheddar Cheese grated
- 100 g Mozzarella grated
- 1 Tablespoon English Mustard
- Pinch Salt and pepper
- 150 g Macaroni Pasta
- 150 g Penne Pasta
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to the packet instructions, drain, rinse and set to one side.
- Melt the butter and garlic puree in a large, flameproof pan over medium heat on the hob.
- Reduce the heat and add the flour.
- Whisk until it comes together into a dough.
- Add the milk, whisking in a splash at a time.
- Once you’ve added all of the milk, increase the temperature and bring it to a simmer, whisking often.
- Once simmering, whisk constantly for 3 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (fan-assisted) and prepare an ovenproof dish.
- Whisk in the salt, pepper and mustard and stir in the gammon.
- Add the pasta and most of the cheese.
- Stir carefully until the cheese has melted and the pasta is well coated in sauce.
- Tip into the ovenproof dish and spread out evenly.
- Sprinkle on the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown.