Welsh rarebit and ham hock macaroni cheese

Name: Welsh rarebit and ham hock macaroni cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 400g macaroni; Glug olive oil for the cooked pasta; 100g butter; 100g plain flour; 2 tbsp English mustard powder; 200ml ale; 1.3 litres whole milk; 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 100g mature cheddar, grated; 100g cheshire cheese, grated; 150g cooked ham hock, shredded; 3 medium free-range egg yolks; You’ll also need…; 2 litre ovenproof dish

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:35min

This variation on your favourite cheesy classic is just as simple, but made with ale and ham hock for a more decadent flavour. That’s comfort food at its finest. And that’s not all! See our Marmite macaroni cheese, this one with pesto and an epic toastie creation.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:37:46 GMT