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Big Batch Mac & Oka

Dairy Farmers of Canada
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  • Course Main Dishes
  • Prep. Time 20 mins
  • Cooking Time 40 - 40 mins
  • Yields 12 servings

Preparation

What You Need


Mexican filling:
3 cups (750 ml) cherry or
grape tomatoes
2 tsp (10 ml) crumbled dried oregano
2 tsp (10 ml) canola oil
1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) corn kernels, thawed if frozen
1 roasted sweet red pepper, diced
1/4 cup (50 ml) finely chopped green onion

Oka Cheese Sauce and Macaroni:
1/3 cup (75 ml) butter
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup (75 ml) all-purpose flour
6 cups (1.5 l) milk, heated
3 tbsp (50 ml) Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) salt
1 1/2 tsp (4 ml) pepper
2 cups (500 ml) shredded Canadian Oka, packed
1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Canadian Parmesan, packed
5 cups (1.25 l) uncooked elbow macaroni

Topping:
2 cups (500 ml) crushed corn chips
1/2 cup (125 ml) shredded Canadian Oka, packed

Instructions

Mexican Filling
Halve tomatoes lengthwise. Place on parchment paperlined baking sheet; sprinkle with oregano, oil, salt and pepper. Toss lightly; spread in single layer. Roast in centre of 400°F (200°C) oven until wrinkly, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool; add corn, peppers and green onions. Toss and set aside.

Oka Cheese Sauce and Macaroni
In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Fry onion and garlic, stirring until translucent, about 6 minutes. Stir in flour; cook, stirring for 4 minutes. Whisking constantly, pour in milk; whisk until sauce is creamy and thickened. Whisk in mustard, salt, pepper, then Oka and Parmesan, whisking until cheese has melted. Meanwhile, cook macaroni in salted boiling water until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain; add to cheese sauce and mix. Scoop 2 cups of the macaroni mixture into 3 greased, 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dishes. Spread evenly. Over each dish, sprinkle a third of the Mexican filling. Spread a third of remaining macaroni mixture over each tomato layer. (Make-ahead: wrap in heavy-duty foil and freeze for up to 1 month. Let thaw in refrigerator and add 10 minutes to baking time.)

Topping
Combine corn chips and shredded Oka. Sprinkle evenly over all 3 dishes. Cover with foil; bake in centre of oven at 350°F (180°C) for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until browned and bubbling, about 10 minutes. Do not apply topping to portions to be frozen. Wait until final stages of baking.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 446 Calories
Protein: 19 g
Carbohydrate: 52 g
Fat: 18 g
Fibre: 3.2 g
Sodium: 646 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 36 % / 395 mg
Folate: 64 %
Vitamin B12: 43 %
Vitamin C: 39 %
Thiamin: 39 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.


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