Duck and cheese mac and cheese 1608

Serves : 4

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time : 10 to 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 onions, chopped
• 60 ml (4 tablespoons) fat of your choice (butter, oil or Mycryo cocoa butter)
• 45 ml (3 tbsp.) maple syrup or honey
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 sprigs thyme, leaves removed
• 250 ml (1 cup) white wine
• 2 duck legs confit, shredded
• 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
• 250 ml (1 cup) homemade béchamel sauce
• 250 ml (1 cup) cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 portions cooked macaroni
• 8 slices Le 1608 cheese, Charlevoix dairy
• Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven, center rack on broil.

2. In a hot skillet, sauté the onion in the fat of your choice for 2 minutes.

3. Add the syrup, garlic and thyme, deglaze with white wine and reduce until almost dry. Check seasoning.

4. In a large bowl, combine the duck, bacon, béchamel sauce, prepared onions and cheddar cheese.

5. Add the hot, cooked pasta and toss. Check seasoning.

6. In a gratin dish, add the prepared pasta, cover with Le 1608 cheese and bake for 5 to 8 minutes.