party potato bake!!!

description:  it's made of potato, bacon and grated cheese baked, whats not to love about all these ingredients combined?

INGREDIENTS:

1.5kg Potatoes (Washed and Peeled)
500g Diced Bacon
500g Grated Cheese
600ml Thickened Cream (Heavy Cream)
1 Brown Onion (Peeled and Diced)
Salt and Pepper (for seasoning)
2 Teaspoons of Minced Garlic (about 2-3 Cloves of Fresh Garlic)


Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes


directions :

step 1:into an oiled pan add chopped onion, choped bacon, fry about  3 or 5 minutes to soften the onion and put a bit of color on the bacon, put it aside.


step 2:wash and peel potatoes and throw them in a big saucepan and boil them for about 20 minutes untill they're tender but not all the way cooked. let them cool down and then slice them up.

step 3:arrange the potato slices in a single layer in a baking dish, put a some  of the bacon and onion on top and season with salt and pepper and some grated cheese. add another layer more potato, onion and bacon and grated cheese, repeat the process and finish with grated cheese and bacon on the top.

step 4: into a saucepan add some thick cream, add minced garlic, mix all over a medium heat, season with some salt and pepper. heat it untill its hot but don't boil it.

step 5: add some grated cheese and keep it stirring for about 2 minutes untill the cheese has melted.

step 6:pour the cheesy creamy mixture over the potato bake.

step 7:put it in a preheated oven at 180°c for about 45 minutes untill the top is nice and golden and melted.

step 8: take it out and set it aside for 15 minutes to cool.

cauliflower and cheese pasta bake!!!

description: a  vegeterian cheese pasta bake with cauliflower.

Ingredients: serves 6

Sauce
1/2 cup butter (melted)
1/3 cup flour
1 cup milk
salt & pepper to season
1 tbls parsley
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

1 large Cauliflower, florets only
3 cups cooked Pasta
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp nutmeg


directions:

step 1: into a saucepan add some butter and melt it over a low heat, add some plain flour, mix it around untill it gets quite thick, cook it for about 2 minutes.

step 2: gradually add some milk and mix around and turn the heat off.

step 3:season with salt and pepper, for some beautiful freshness add some parsley , somegrated cheddar cheese and mix all around.

step 4:cook the cauliflower in salted oiled water.

step 5:boil your pasta  following the package directions.

step 6:add the pasta to the cauliflower

step 7:add the cream cheesy sauce and mix all around.

step 8:put the mixture into a baking dish and smooth the top, top with panko bread crumbs, nutmeg and extra cheddar cheese.

step 9:place in a hot grill for 5 to 7 minutes untill the top becomes golden brown.

Bacon Pasta Bake!!!

description :  this dish is irresistably tastey, made with pasta, bacon and cheese combined to perfection.

ingredients:
250g of Pasta (cooked as per packet directions)
8 Slices of Middle Rasher Bacon
1 Brown Onion (diced)
1 Clove of Garlic (crushed)
1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil
400g Can of Diced Tomatoes
2 Tablespoons of Tomato Paste
1 Tablespoon of Worcestershire Sauce
Salt and Pepper
1 Tablespoon of Freshly Chopped Parsley (plus extra to garnish)
1-2 Cups of Grated Cheese

directions:
step 1 : use any small sized pasta,250g of Pasta (cooked as per packet directions) boil and set it aside

step 2 : into a sauce pan pour some oil  and over a medium heat, add 1 Clove of crushed garlic plus one brown onion chopped, cook for a couple of minutes  untill the onion has started to soften.

step 3 : next add on 8 Slices of Middle Rasher Bacon chopped, cook while stirring occasionally for about 2 to 3 minutes untill it gets a bit of color on it, if you don't like bacon you may change it with chopped chicken breast.

step 4 :add 400g Can of Diced Tomatoes and 2 Tablespoons of Tomato Paste , 1 Tablespoon of Worcestershire Sauce and a pinch of salt and pepper and give that a good stir.

step 6 : cook for 5 minutes or untill it thickens up slightly.

step 7 : add 1 Tablespoon of Freshly Chopped Parsley, add the bacon mixture to the pasta and stir  to combine, make sure all the pasta is nicely coated in that sauce.

step 8 : transfer into a baking dish , top with some grated cheese and a little bit of that chopped parsley .

step 9 :put it in the preheated oven 190°C for about 15 to 20 minutes or untill the cheese is completely melted and golden.

Preparation Time: About 10 minutes

Cooking Time: About 40 minutes

SERVES 4 - 6

pasta bake

description : make a delicious pasta bake in no time and under a small budget.

serves 6
cooking time : about 30 minutes                  


ingredients:
1 lb. of ground beef2
1/2 cups water
3 cups uncooked mostaccioli noodles
 1 (28oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (8oz.) package of shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese      
         
method :
step 1 :In a large skillet, brown beef and drain.                      
step 2 : Add water then bring to a boil.
step 3 : Reduce the heat to medium-low.                
step 4 : Stir in pasta and cover.
step 5 : Simmer for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.  
step 6 : Stir in spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.
step 7 : Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the dish and cover.
step 8 : Cook for 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted