C H E E S E A N D E G G D I S H E S

Ingredients

225 g (8 oz) shortcrust pastry

1 medium onion, chopped

15 ml (1 tbsp) oil

6 streaky bacon rashers,

or 100 g (4 oz) ham cut into strips 2 eggs

150 ml (1/4 pt) single cream salt and pepper to taste

50 g (2 oz) cheddar cheese, grated

Ingredients

675 g (11/2 lb) new potatoes

225 g (8 oz) broccoli florets

150 ml (1/4 pt) soured cream

75 g (3 oz) Gruyère cheese, grated seasoning

Ingredients

175 g (6 oz) quick cooking macaroni

40 g (11/2 oz) butter

1 small onion, finely chopped

100 g (4 oz) bacon, chopped

40 g (11/2 oz) flour

600 ml (1 pt) milk

5 ml (1 tsp) french mustard

150 g (5 oz) red cheese, grated salt and pepper

30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh brown breadcrumbs

Quiche Lorraine

Serves 4

Dish: 20 cm (8”) flan dish

1.Roll out pastry and use to line the flan dish. Prick base of pastry with a fork, chill for

15 mins. Line base of pastry with kitchen towel and cook on HIGH power for 4-5 mins. or until pastry is starting to dry.

2.Place the onion and oil in a small dish. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 2 mins. or until onion is soft. Drain onion and place in bottom of flan case.

3.Place bacon on a microwave rack and cook on HIGH power for 4 mins. or until starting to crisp. Cool and cut into bite-sized pieces. Place in flan case.

4.Beat the eggs, cream, salt and pepper and pour over the bacon. Sprinkle with cheese and cook uncovered on LOW power for 10-12 mins. or until just set.

Creamy Cheese, Potato & Broccoli Bake

Serves 4

Dish: large bowl + heatproof dish

1.Cut potatoes in half (or quarters if large). Place in a bowl with 90 ml (6 tbsp) of water and cook on HIGH power for 8 mins. covered with cling film.

2.Add the broccoli to the potatoes and cook for a further 4-6 mins. or until tender.

3.Mix together 1/2 the cheese and the cream.

4.Arrange the potato and broccoli in a heatproof dish in a single layer, pour the cream mixture over them and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.

5.Cook on HIGH power for 2-3 mins. until cheese melts.

Macaroni Cheese

Serves 4

Dish: large dish + jug

1.Cook macaroni in 450ml (3/4 pt) boiling water on HIGH power for 5-6 mins. or until soft. Drain.

2.Place butter, onion and bacon in a jug. Cook on HIGH power for 5 mins. or until onion is soft. Stir halfway through cooking.

3.Stir in flour and cook for 30 secs. on HIGH power.

4.Gradually add milk stir well and season. Cook on HIGH power for 5 mins. or until sauce is thick and bubbling. Stir twice during cooking.

5.Add mustard and 100g (4oz) grated cheese. Place the macaroni in a large dish and pour over the sauce. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese.

6.Cook on HIGH power for 2-3 mins. until the cheese starts to melt.

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Panasonic NN-SD446, NN-SD466 Quiche Lorraine, Macaroni Cheese, Dish 20 cm 8 flan dish, Dish large bowl + heatproof dish
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