Perfect for festive buffets, bar menus and sharing plates!

Comfort food continues to dominate menus throughout the winter months, with customers increasingly seeking indulgent dishes that feel a little more premium during the festive season. Truffle remains a standout flavour trend across hospitality, adding a touch of luxury to everything from fries and burgers to pasta and small plates.

These crispy macaroni cheese bites are an effortless way to introduce truffle to your menu without the premium price tag. Finished with a dusting of truffle seasoning and topped with crispy smoked streaky bacon, they're ideal for pubs, restaurants and festive events looking to offer an elevated sharing dish or premium side.

Serve with a rich truffle mayonnaise for dipping and watch them become an instant customer favourite.

What You'll Need

• 62502 – Macaroni Cheese Bites
• 49219 – Maggi Truffle Flavour Seasoning
• 86076 – Smoked Streaky Bacon
• Mayonnaise
• Fresh chives or parsley (optional)

Method

1. Cook the macaroni cheese bites according to the pack instructions until golden and crispy.
2. While cooking, fry the smoked streaky bacon until crisp, then chop into small pieces.
3. Mix a pinch of Maggi Truffle Flavour Seasoning into mayonnaise to create a simple truffle mayo.
4. Transfer the hot mac & cheese bites to a serving dish and lightly dust with truffle seasoning.
5. Top with the crispy bacon pieces and garnish with chopped chives or parsley before serving with the truffle mayo.

Serving Tips

• Serve in sharing baskets for festive gatherings and Christmas parties.
• Pair with hot honey glazed pigs in blankets and loaded roast potatoes for an indulgent festive platter.
• Add grated Parmigiano Reggiano for an extra premium finish.
• Offer as a premium side dish alongside burgers and steaks.
• Serve in mini portions for canapé-style events and buffets.

Rich, indulgent and packed with on-trend flavours, these truffle, bacon mac & cheese bites are a simple way to bring a touch of luxury to your festive menu this Christmas.

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