We have hidden a bunch of veg in this tasty version of mac and cheese. Blending the pumpkin into the bechamel gives it a delicious cheesy look and texture and the cauliflower becomes one with the pasta. Add bacon, corn and cheese and what's not to love for the young and young at heart alike?
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Put a pot of salted water on to boil. Cut cauliflower into small florets. Finely slice spring onion. Dice Kent pumpkin and place into a microwave safe bowl with a splash of water. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender.
Add pasta to boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Add the cauliflower to the water halfway through cooking the pasta. Then drain and set aside.
Heat a pan over high heat. Cook the diced bacon for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp. Set aside but keep the pan.
In the same pan: add the butter and plain flour over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until mix is golden. Add the cold milk and cook, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes until sauce has boiled and thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Add the pumpkin to the sauce and whisk in with half of the tasty cheese.
Combine the pasta, cauliflower, half the bacon, sweetcorn kernels, spring onion into the bechamel sauce, mixing well to combine, season to taste. Place in an ovenproof dish and sprinkle over the panko bread crumbs and remaining cheese and bacon. Bake for 20 minutes until golden and piping hot.
Serve the mac and cheese to your hungry hoard and enjoy!
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