Chorizo and Leek Mac and Cheese
By Lisa Faulkner
Published on 14 December 2022
This chorizo and leek mac and cheese is an ideally cosy, comforting and easy weeknight supper according to Lisa Faulkner. The whole family will love the combination of spicy chorizo, cheesy macaroni and tender leeks.Time and servings
45 minsTotal time
4Servings
10 minsPrep time
35 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 300 g of macaroni
- 150 g of cooking chorizo sausages, meat squeezed out of casings and broken into small pieces
- 2 leeks, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
- 50 g of butter, plus 1 tbsp
- 50 g of plain flour
- 600 ml of milk
- 1 tsp of english mustard powder
- 1 tbsp of worcestershire sauce
- 300 g of grated cheddar cheese, plus a little extra
- 65 g of panko breadcrumbs
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas 5.Step 2
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the macaroni and cook according to the packet instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.Step 3
In a frying pan over medium heat, brown the chorizo, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula whilst it cooks.Step 4
Add the leeks and 1 tbsp butter and fry until softened over a low heat.Step 5
Melt the remaining 50g butter in a separate pan, then add the flour and mix with a wooden spoon to form a roux.Step 6
Cook this out for a good minute or so then add the milk, a little at a time, stirring continuously until the sauce is thick and smooth.Step 7
Add the mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, a pinch of salt and coarse ground black pepper and the grated cheese, then remove from the heat and stir to combine until smooth.Step 8
Mix the chorizo and leeks with the pasta, pour over the cheese sauce and mix everything together thoroughly.Step 9
Transfer the pasta to an ovenproof casserole dish and scatter over the breadcrumbs and a little extra grated cheese.Step 10
Bake for 25 mins or until golden and bubbling.