Cider & Cheddar mac & cheese
Ingredients:
400g pasta;
200g of bacon;
3 tablespoons of flour;
160 ml Gardener's apple cider;
250 ml of milk;
450g of cheddar cheese;
Salt and pepper to taste.
Preparation:
Cook the pasta in salted water until it’s al dente.
Chop up the bacon and fry in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the bacon is crispy and the fat has rendered. Remove the bacon from the pot. Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the bacon fat, stir for about a minute until incorporated. Slowly pour Gardener's apple cider into the pot, stirring constantly. When the mass has fully mixed, gradually add the milk and mix thoroughly. Cook the sauce over medium-low heat for about 5-10 minutes until it thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in grated Cheddar cheese. Stir the sauce until the cheese has completely melted. Add half of the fried bacon to the sauce.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan and fold in with the sauce until fully covered.
Serve topped with the remaining bacon bits, paired with a glass of dry cider!
Try this easy and delicious recipe and enjoy!