Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

Macaroni pasta (WHEAT), whole MILK, mushrooms, tomatoes, mature Cheddar cheese (MILK), smoked streaky bacon, onion, double cream (MILK), Red Leicester cheese (MILK), butter (MILK), plain flour (WHEAT), fresh breadcrumbs (WHEAT), Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (MILK), rapeseed oil, English MUSTARD powder, salt, nutmeg, black pepper.

Allergen information

Contains WHEAT, MILK and MUSTARD.

Cooking instructions

Oven, microwave or air fryer; oven preferred

Cook from: Frozen

Cooking time: 300g: Oven: 35-40 minutes; microwave: 5-6 minutes; air fryer: 18-22 minutes. 600g: Oven: 45-50 minutes; microwave: 9-11 minutes; air fryer: 28-32 minutes.

Appliance note: 

Cooking appliances vary. Times are a guide and require validation with the final packaging and product. Add further heating time if necessary until the centre reaches at least 75°C. Never place the foil tray in a microwave.

Serving suggestion

Serve piping hot with garlic bread, a crisp seasonal salad, homemade coleslaw or green vegetables.

Chef’s tip

For the best finish, heat until bubbling at the edges and the cheese crumb is deeply golden, then allow the tray to stand briefly before serving.

Provenance

British milk, cheese, bacon and vegetables used where available. Prepared in the United Kingdom by Farmer & The Chef.

Serves: 300g: 1-2 / 600g: 2-4

Storage

Keep frozen at -18°C or colder.

After opening: 

Once defrosted or opened, keep refrigerated at 0-5°C and consume within 24 hours. Do not refreeze.

Shelf life: 12 months from date of manufacture when stored at -18°C or below.

Freezing: 

Keep frozen at -18°C or below. Do not refreeze once defrosted.

Defrosting: 

No defrosting required; cook from frozen. If accidentally defrosted, keep refrigerated and use within 24 hours. Do not refreeze.

Nutritional information

Typical values: Per 100g as sold