Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese Jaffles

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 6-8 minutes

Makes: 4

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This comforting quick and easy jaffle recipe is a great way to use up leftover Mac 'n' cheese to create an easy last minute lunch or dinner idea.

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Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese Jaffles

Ingredients:

Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese Jaffle

1 cup (320g) Quick & Easy Bacon Mac 'n’ Cheese (recipe below) or use leftovers of your own recipe

8 slices thick cut white or wholemeal bread

4 tablespoons (80 g) Western Star Spreadable Original Soft

4 Bega Tasty Natural Cheese Slices

Quick & easy Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese

500 g macaroni pasta

175 g short cut bacon rashers, diced

1 tablespoon (20 g) Western Star Spreadable Original Soft

500 g Bega Tasty Grated Cheese

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method:

Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese Jaffle

Preheat a jaffle maker. If using your own Mac 'n' Cheese filling, bring it to room temperature or warm slightly in your microwave
Spread bread on both sides with Western Star Spreadable Original Soft
Dividing mixture evenly, top 4 slices bread with the Mac 'n' Cheese, spreading out to leaving a 1cm border. Top each sandwich with a Bega Tasty Natural Cheese slice and then top with the remaining bread
Cooking in 2 batches, place Mac 'n' Cheese filled bread into the jaffle maker and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden and toasted. Serve with a leafy green salad, if liked

Quick & easy Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese

Preheat oven to 200˚C/180°C fan-forced. Cook macaroni following packet directions. Drain and set aside
Add bacon to a large non-stick frying pan, and dry-fry bacon over medium heat until crisp. Set aside to drain on paper towels
Heat Western Star Spreadable Original Soft in the frying pan over a medium heat. Add cooked macaroni and bacon. Stir through half of the Bega Tasty Grated Cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined
Add mix to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to rest for a few minutes, then serve