A creamy leek and bacon mac n cheese that's perfect for comforting winter evenings. This dish combines tender leeks and crispy bacon with macaroni in a cheesy sauce, topped with fried breadcrumbs for a delicious crunch.
1: Fry the bacon in a pan until crisp and then remove and set aside.
2: Dice the shallot and slice the leeks.
3: Sauté the shallot and leeks in the bacony oil for about 5 minutes before adding the garlic.
4: Cook for another minute and then add flour, cooking until no white parts remain, about 2 minutes.
5: Pour in the milk, stirring constantly, and add the stock cube. Mix well until it becomes slightly thick.
6: Add your cooked pasta and bacon pieces. Mix well.
7: Top with fried breadcrumbs.
