Recipes | Ontario Apple Mac and Cheese
Ontario Apple Mac and Cheese
Indulge in creamy mac and cheese with this comfort food elevated with Ontario apples. Ground turkey fills this recipe out into a meal that can be stretched to more than one meal for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Servings
For the Filling
- 3/4 Lb. Lean Ground Turkey (Approx. One Small Package)
- 6 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
- 1/4 Cup Sweet Red Onion, Minced
- 2 Tsp. Ground Cumin
- Pinch, Each Salt & Black Pepper
- 2 Cups Whole Wheat or Spelt Macaroni Noodles
- 2 Large Sweet Ontario Apples, Cored and Cubed
For the Sauce
- 1 Tsp. Powdered Mustard
- 1 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
- 1/2 Cup Skim Milk
- 3/4 Cup Light Ricotta Cheese
- 1 Cup Shredded Aged White Cheddar
- Pinch Salt
For the Crust
- 1 Cup Ground Cornmeal
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven on Broil at 400°F (200°C).Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of olive oil, onion, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper.Step 3
Heat a non-stick skillet on medium to high heat and add turkey mixture. Cook until turkey is completely browned, cover and remove from heat.Step 4
Bring 4 cups (1 L) of salted water to boil, add macaroni. Cook as per directions on the package.Step 5
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine mustard, cayenne, milk, ricotta, cheddar cheese and salt.Step 6
Strain cooked macaroni and pour into a 9 x 13 inch (22.5 x 32.5 cm) baking dish. Mix in cooked turkey and apples.Step 7
Pour sauce over the entire pasta mixture, followed by a drizzling of 4 tbsp (60 mL) of olive oil. Sprinkle evenly and generously with cornmeal. Broil for 15 minutes or until top is crisp and golden brown.
