Mac & Cheese Chowder – Week 49: Seashore Recipe

Ingredients

• 375 g (750 ml - 3 cups) penne, cooked al dente
• ¼ cup (60 ml) Natrel butter
• 2 leeks, finely chopped
• ¼ cup (60 ml) flour
• 2½ cups (625 ml) Natrel 3,25% Fine-Filtered milk
• 1 cup (250 ml) Natrel Lactose Free 35% cream
• 3 cups (750 ml) 1-year-old Agropur Grand Cheddar, grated
• 1 cup (250 ml) Il Villaggio Parmesan, grated
• 1 cup (250 ml) corn kernels
• 6 bacon slices, diced and cooked
• Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

• ½ cup (125 ml) coarse breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp. (45 ml) Natrel melted butter
• 12 clams in the shell, cleaned and poached until they open (about 5 minutes)
• ½ cup (125 ml) 1-year-old Agropur Grand Cheddar, grated

Tips

• If you like somewhat spicy dishes, replace the bacon with crispy chorizo. I use fresh corn when in season. Yum!
• The Natrel milk and cream called for in the recipe is a suggestion only. Feel free to use a product from another Natrel line if it suits your preferences or needs better.