How to Make Mac & Cheese Pancake

Hi folks! This week we're cooking a mac & cheese pancake that is a perfect hangover cure after a fun summer night out, or when you need some extra calories to start (or continue) the day! :) Pair it with a refreshing drink to stay hydrated!

Ingredients for two portions:

• 100g / 3.5 oz Macaroni

• 50g / 1.8 oz Grilled or smoked bacon

• 50g / 1.8 oz Cheddar cheese

• 50g / 1.8 oz Mozzarella cheese

For the cheese sauce base:

• 40g / 1.4 oz Butter

• 40g / 1.4 oz Flour

• 250ml / 8.5 fl oz Milk

• 50g / 1.8 oz Cheddar cheese

• 1 tsp Gochujang

• ½ tsp Salt and pepper

• ½ tsp Ground nutmeg

• Thyme

Pancake batter:

• 2 tbsp Flour

• 100ml / 3.4 fl oz Milk

• 1 Egg

• A pinch of salt and sugar

• ½ tsp Butter

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the macaroni. Stir immediately and boil for 7 minutes, then drain the water and set aside.

Warm up the milk with a sprig of thyme. In another small pot melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the flour and stir for about a minute, until you get a blond roux. Once the milk is warm, remove the thyme and gradually add the milk to the roux, stirring constantly until a creamy sauce forms. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg and a teaspoon of Gochujang for extra flavor and a bit of a spicy kick. Mix well, add the grated cheddar cheese and stir until combined. Finally, fold the macaroni into the cheese sauce.

Dice the bacon into cubes. Fry them in a dry pan over medium-low heat for about a minute until crispy. (Note: If you don't want them too crispy since they will cook again later, just dice them and save them as a topping for later).

For the pancake batter mix the egg, milk, flour and seasoning. Whisk well until there are no lumps.

Heat up a pan over medium-low heat and grease it with a little butter. Pour in the pancake mixture, then lower the heat to low. Wait until you see the bottom of the pancake start to cook, then spread a portion of the mac and cheese evenly on top of the batter, followed by a layer of mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Sprinkle the bacon cubes over the top.

Place the pan under the oven broiler (grill function, top heat only) for about 2 minutes at 200°C (390°F) until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Enjoy while warm and cheesy! :)