Now meltier and creamier, Eden Melt Sarap makes your dish irresistibly delicious!
Now meltier and creamier, Eden Melt Sarap makes your dish irresistibly delicious!
Creamy and Cheesy Baked Mac
Time: 15 – 20 minutes
Servings: 3 – 5 servings
Ingredients:
400 GRAMS ELBOW MACARONI
FOR THE MEAT SAUCE:
2 TBSP COOKING OIL
½ CUP SAUSAGE OR HOTDOGS, SLICED
1 MEDIUM WHITE ONION, PEELED AND DICED
3 CLOVES GARLIC, PEELED AND MINCED
1 PC GREEN BELL PEPPER, SEEDED AND CHOPPED
300 GRAMS GROUND BEEF, LEAN
2 CUPS TOMATO SAUCE
½ CUP TOMATO PASTE
½ CUP TOMATO KETCHUP
½ CUP WATER
1 TEASPOON SUGAR
½ TEASPOON ITALIAN SEASONING/ DRIED BASIL OR 5 PCS FRESH BASIL LEAVES, CHOPPED
SALT & PEPPER, TO TASTE
FOR THE CHEESE SAUCE:
1 TBSP BUTTER
1 TBSP FLOUR
2 CUPS FRESH MILK
1 BAR – EDEN MELTSARAP 165G, DICED
PINCH OF GROUND NUTMEG (OPTIONAL)
SALT & PEPPER, TO TASTE
FOR THE CHEESE TOPPING:
½ CUP BREAD CRUMBS (PANKO)
1 BAR – EDEN MELTSARAP 165G, GRATED
PARSLEY, CHOPPED (OPTIONAL)
Procedure:
- Cook the macaroni pasta according to package direction.
- Allow to cool and set aside until assembly.
- For the meat sauce: In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add sliced sausage or hotdogs and cook, stirring occasionally for about 1-2 mins or until lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add bell peppers and cook until tender-crisp.
- Add ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking apart with the back of a spoon, for about 7-10 mins until lightly browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, and water.
- Stir in sugar and the dried herbs.
- Bring to a boil. Lower heat. Cover and continue to cook for about one hour or until meat is fully cooked and sauce is thickened.
- During the last 10 mins of cooking, add cooked sausage/hotdog. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For the cheese sauce: In a pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir well into a smooth paste. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes.
- Gradually add milk to the mix, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Cook for about 2-3 mins or until smooth and thick enough to coat the back of the spoon.
- Stir in nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Gradually add EDEN MELTSARAP, whisking regularly until melted. Cook until cheese sauce is thick but spreadable.
- For the cheese toppings: Combine bread crumbs, grated cheese, and chopped parsley. Sprinkle on top of the cheese sauce.
- To assemble: Grease bottom and sides of a rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine macaroni and meat sauce. Gently toss together until well-combined.
- Transfer pasta mixture into prepared dish. Pour cheese sauce on top spreading across to completely cover the pasta. Sprinkle cheese toppings.
- Bake in a 350 – 375 ℉ for about 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 15 minutes before cutting into serving portions.
Creamy and Cheesy Baked Mussels
Time: 25 – 30 mins
Servings: 5 – 10 servings
Ingredients:
50G EDEN MELT SARAP, GRATED
12 PCS TAHONG, COOKED
50G BACON BITS, COOKED
2 TBSP FRESH PARSLEY, CHOPPED
15G GARLIC, CHOPPED
Procedure:
- Place half shelled mussels in a baking tray and top with garlic and Eden Meltsarap.
- Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes until brown.
- Transfer to a plate and garnish with parsley.
Creamy Grilled Cheese with Bacon
Time: 15 – 20 mins
Servings: 1 – 2 servings
Ingredients:
2 SLICES EDEN MELTSARAP
2 SLICES BREAD
3 PIECES BACON
1 TBSP BUTTER
Procedure:
- Prepare the sandwich with Eden Meltsarap and fried bacon.
- In a pan, heat butter until melted. Grill the sandwich in the pan until golden brown.