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Leftover turkey, bacon and brussels sprouts macaroni cheese (Christmas macaroni!)

21 Dec 16

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It’s nearly Christmas! Yay! Now what to do with those pesky leftovers? Keep it simple and delicious with this leftover turkey, bacon and brussels sprouts macaroni cheese.

Leftover turkey, bacon and brussels sprouts macaroni cheese (Christmas macaroni!)

How do you feel about the leftover turkey on the day after Christmas? Sick of the sight of it, or eager to use it all up in some fancy (but not too tricky) way? Well, if you’re up for making something with it, that’s just great because I’ve got a wonderfully easy macaroni cheese recipe for you today.

You may be shocked to hear this, from a food blogger an’ all, but we’re taking the easy route this year. We’ve ordered most of our Christmas lunch from a luxury food chain! All we’re going to do is remove the packaging, read the instructions, shove it into the oven… and eat!

Somehow I’m not ashamed to admit this to you. There will be only four of us this year, plus the little one wriggling away inside me at 36 weeks gestation. Oh, did I not tell you? We’re expecting a little one in just a few short weeks!

Which means that I’ll be perfectly content to let ‘someone’ else do all the hard slog for me. I’ll still make mince pies, and this amazing roasted cauliflower mashed potato, and these cheese truffles for Christmas supper, and leave the rest to the real experts!

The perfect solution for your Christmas leftovers!

But hey, guess what – I’m betting we’ll still have turkey leftovers! And this leftover turkey, bacon and brussels sprouts macaroni cheese will be the perfect place to throw them all.

Leftover turkey, bacon and brussels sprouts macaroni cheese (Christmas macaroni!)

Like macaroni cheese the world over, it’s comforting (a true winter warmer), it’s super quick and easy to make, and those leftover Christmas flavours really do work perfectly in it. Throw in however much meat and veggies you have left, and all the better if there’s a bit of stuffing left over too. I’ve added a pork stuffing before, and it added a really great hit of extra flavour.

Use whatever grated cheese you have hanging around (leftover cheese board, anyone?). I often just use a simple 200 gram bag of grated cheddar (about 2 cups), just because it’s easy, but any mixture of tasty cheese works well.

So who’s doing the cooking at yours this year? Are you going all out slaving over it yourself, or are you letting someone else do the hard slog? What do you normally do with your leftovers?

Leftover turkey, bacon and brussels sprouts macaroni cheese (Christmas macaroni!)

And if you’re a fan of macaroni cheese…

Why not try this Greek macaroni cheese too? Stuffed with the flavours of Greece, and easier to make than your standard macaroni cheese!

If you try making either of these recipes, post a photo on Instagram. Tag it @scrummylane and hashtag it #scrummylane.

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Leftover turkey, bacon and brussels sprouts macaroni cheese (Christmas macaroni!)

Wondering what to do with your Christmas (or Thanksgiving!) leftovers? How about throwing them all into an easy, comforting macaroni and cheese?
Course Main meal
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, leftovers, macaroni cheese, pasta, turkey
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 854 kcal
Author Helen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups macaroni
  • 1.5 ounces butter
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 3/4 cups cream milk
  • 2 cups cheese grated (I used tasty cheddar cheese, but a mixture of whatever you have is great)
  • 5.5 ounces leftover turkey a good couple of handfuls, or however much you have!
  • 7 ounces leftover cooked brussels sprouts halved
  • leftover stuffing optional
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 200C / 390F.
  2. Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water for about eight minutes. If you’re cooking your brussels from scratch, add them into the water after four minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. Melt the butter in a medium to large saucepan and cook the bacon until starting to crisp (8 to 10 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving behind the butter and juices.
  4. Add the flour to the pan and cook, stirring, for a minute or so. Take off the heat and very slowly add the milk. Heat and stir until simmering.
  5. When the sauce is smooth and thickened somewhat, add about two thirds of the cheese, followed by the macaroni, turkey, brussels, bacon, and stuffing (if using). Stir in well, and season.
  6. Tip into a medium-sized baking dish, and scatter with the rest of the cheese. Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.

Recipe Notes

I usually serve this with some nice crisp salad leaves, but serving it alone or with extra veggies works well, too.

Try this with any kind of leftover meat and veggies. You could even fancy it up a bit more by adding mustard and / or herbs.

Nutrition Facts
Leftover turkey, bacon and brussels sprouts macaroni cheese (Christmas macaroni!)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 854 Calories from Fat 441
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49g 75%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 773mg 32%
Potassium 745mg 21%
Total Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 11g
Protein 43g 86%
Vitamin A 29.9%
Vitamin C 51.1%
Calcium 63.7%
Iron 14.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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