RECIPE - Credit Crunch Macaroni Cheese

When money’s tight, we tend to compromise on health and buy what’s on special offer, which isn’t always the best thing to feed our families. Just 80g (three heaped tablespoons) of Green Giant sweetcorn counts towards one of your five a day, something we all need! Sweet corn is also a real favourite of kids too, because lets be honest, it tastes nicer than most vegetables.

Why not try this special credit crunch recipe and feed a family of four a deliciously nutritious, warming meal this season for as little as 64p per portion or less than £2.60!!



Magnificent Macaroni Cheese

Serves: 4
Under £2.55 for 4 portions
Contains 2 portions of vegetables per portion
Ready in 40 minutes

Equipment
Large pan
Medium pan
Ovenproof dish

Ingredients
200g macaroni
350g broccoli florets
340g can Green Giant Sweetcorn, drained
40g butter
40g plain flour
600mlt semi-skimmed milk, warmed
1 tsp English mustard (optional)
175g strong cheddar cheese, grated

1. Heat the oven to 200C/gas 6.

2. Cook the macaroni in a large pan salted water for 5 minutes, cut the broccoli into small florets add to the pan and cook for a further 3 minutes until the macaroni and broccoli are just tender. Drain, and turn into the ovenproof dish

3. To make the sauce, melt the butter in a pan, stir in the flour and cook, stirring over a medium heat for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and gradually add the milk, stirring well after each addition. Return to the heat and bring to the boil, and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat, add the mustard if using and season with salt and pepper. Add three quarters of the cheese, stir until the cheese has melted.

4. Add the sweet corn and pour into the dish, fork the sauce through the pasta and broccoli. Scatter the remaining cheese on top, then bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the dish is bubbling and the top is golden.

Per Portion
617 Cals
14g Sugar
27g Fat
17g Sat Fat
1.7g Salt

Estimated cost for 4 portions: £2.53

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