Continental cheese bake

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1ounceButter
1Clove Garlic, peeled and crushed
1Red Pepper, deseeded and diced
8ouncesChestnut Mushrooms, sliced
5ouncesSoft Cheese, flavoured with garlic and herbs
5fluid ounceFromage Frais
14ouncesCan artichoke hearts, drained and halved.
2ouncesSmoked Ham, diced
1Egg, Beaten
8ouncesPasta Bows, cooked and drained
3tablespoonsFresh Breadcrumbs
2ouncesCheddar Cheese, Grated
Parsley Sprig to Garnish

Directions

Preheat ove to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6.

Heat butter and saute garlic, pepper and mushrooms, stirring frequently, until softened. Meanwhile, heat together soft cheese and fromage frais, stirring until combined. Mix in artichoke hearts, ham egg, cooked pasta and mushroom mixture.

Turn into a heatproof dish, sprinkle over the breadcrumbs and grated cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until top is golden brown. Garnish with parsley sprig to serve.

Source: CHAT Magazine