ReceptnaptárMacaroni with cheese and bacon
Macaroni with cheese is the king of quick, filling lunches: boiled pasta, butter, sour cream, grated cheese and crisp cubes of bacon. It is ready in twenty minutes, and although many know it from the school canteen, with a good cheese and smoked bacon it is truly delicious. With a fresh salad it is a complete lunch, and children especially love it.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Bring plenty of salted water to the boil in a large pot.
- Cook the macaroni for the time on the packet (about 10-12 minutes) until al dente.
- Meanwhile, dice the bacon finely and fry it in a frying pan over medium heat until crisp (about 5-6 minutes), then take it out onto a plate.
- Drain the pasta, then return it to the hot pot.
- Add the butter and toss until the pasta is glossy.
- Stir in most of the grated cheese (keep a little for the top) and the sour cream.
- Serve on warm plates, sprinkled with the rest of the grated cheese and the crisp bacon.
Based on: A jó házikonyha (a classic Hungarian cookbook), modernised. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Set aside half a cupful of the pasta water, because if the dish is too dry you can loosen it with this, and it makes the cheese creamier too.
- Stir the cheese into the pasta while it is hot but off the heat, because over a high heat the cheese clumps.
- Choose a semi-hard cheese that melts well, such as Trappist-style cheese or Gouda; a little mature cheese mixed in adds a stronger flavour.
Frequently asked questions
Can it be baked in the oven?
Yes, in an ovenproof dish with cheese sprinkled over the top, for 15 minutes at 200 °C (180 °C in a fan oven). The top browns nicely, and it can also be served as a pasta bake.
Can it be made without bacon?
Yes, fried onion, mushrooms or broccoli can go in instead of the bacon. It is just as delicious as a meat-free version, in which case it is worth seasoning it with a little black pepper.
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