Macaroni and Cheese

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop 12 ounces of hickory smoked bacon.
  2. 2Chop 12 ounces of hickory smoked bacon.
  3. 3Chop 12 ounces of hickory smoked bacon.
  4. 4Cook the bacon in a pan until fully cooked, then remove it from the pan.
  5. 5Cook the bacon in a pan until fully cooked, then remove it from the pan.
  6. 6Cook the bacon in a pan until fully cooked, then remove it from the pan.
  7. 7Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, half a tablespoon of garlic powder, and a teaspoon of ground mustard to the pan with the bacon grease.
  8. 8Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, half a tablespoon of garlic powder, and a teaspoon of ground mustard to the pan with the bacon grease.
  9. 9Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, half a tablespoon of garlic powder, and a teaspoon of ground mustard to the pan with the bacon grease.
  10. 10Add about half a tablespoon of Pepper Belly Pete's flavor-time seasoning.
  11. 11Add about half a tablespoon of Pepper Belly Pete's flavor-time seasoning.
  12. 12Add about half a tablespoon of Pepper Belly Pete's flavor-time seasoning.
  13. 13Stir the mixture for a couple of minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  14. 14Stir the mixture for a couple of minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  15. 15Stir the mixture for a couple of minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  16. 16Pour in a 12-ounce can of evaporated milk while stirring, scraping everything off the bottom.
  17. 17Pour in a 12-ounce can of evaporated milk while stirring, scraping everything off the bottom.
  18. 18Pour in a 12-ounce can of evaporated milk while stirring, scraping everything off the bottom.
  19. 19Add one pint of heavy cream.
  20. 20Add one pint of heavy cream.
  21. 21Add one pint of heavy cream.
  22. 22Stir until smooth and there are no lumps in the sauce.
  23. 23Stir until smooth and there are no lumps in the sauce.
  24. 24Stir until smooth and there are no lumps in the sauce.
  25. 25Add in 2 cups of whole milk or 2% milk.
  26. 26Add in 2 cups of whole milk or 2% milk.
  27. 27Add in 2 cups of whole milk or 2% milk.
  28. 28Add a 1-ounce packet of ranch dressing mix.
  29. 29Add a 1-ounce packet of ranch dressing mix.
  30. 30Add a 1-ounce packet of ranch dressing mix.
  31. 31Add 16 ounces of pepper jack cheese and 16 ounces of white American cheese (grated from a block).
  32. 32Add 16 ounces of pepper jack cheese and 16 ounces of white American cheese (grated from a block).
  33. 33Add 16 ounces of pepper jack cheese and 16 ounces of white American cheese (grated from a block).
  34. 34Once the cheese is melted, add 2 pounds of large elbow pasta that has been cooked for 7 minutes.
  35. 35Once the cheese is melted, add 2 pounds of large elbow pasta that has been cooked for 7 minutes.
  36. 36Once the cheese is melted, add 2 pounds of large elbow pasta that has been cooked for 7 minutes.
  37. 37Gently fold the pasta into the cheese sauce.
  38. 38Gently fold the pasta into the cheese sauce.
  39. 39Gently fold the pasta into the cheese sauce.
  40. 40In a self-cleaning oven dish, add half of the mac and cheese mixture.
  41. 41In a self-cleaning oven dish, add half of the mac and cheese mixture.
  42. 42In a self-cleaning oven dish, add half of the mac and cheese mixture.
  43. 43Layer with mozzarella cheese.
  44. 44Layer with mozzarella cheese.
  45. 45Layer with mozzarella cheese.
  46. 46Add the remaining mac and cheese.
  47. 47Add the remaining mac and cheese.
  48. 48Add the remaining mac and cheese.
  49. 49Sprinkle with cooked and crumbled bacon.
  50. 50Sprinkle with cooked and crumbled bacon.
  51. 51Sprinkle with cooked and crumbled bacon.
  52. 52Top with freshly grated Parmesan.
  53. 53Top with freshly grated Parmesan.
  54. 54Top with freshly grated Parmesan.
  55. 55Add crushed white cheddar Cheez-Its on top.
  56. 56Add crushed white cheddar Cheez-Its on top.
  57. 57Add crushed white cheddar Cheez-Its on top.
  58. 58Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes, covering with foil halfway through.
  59. 59Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes, covering with foil halfway through.
  60. 60Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes, covering with foil halfway through.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces hickory smoked bacon
  • 12 ounces hickory smoked bacon
  • 12 ounces hickory smoked bacon
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 0.5 tablespoon flavor-time seasoning
  • 0.5 tablespoon flavor-time seasoning
  • 0.5 tablespoon flavor-time seasoning
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 2 cups whole milk or 2% milk
  • 2 cups whole milk or 2% milk
  • 2 cups whole milk or 2% milk
  • 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
  • 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
  • 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
  • 16 ounces pepper jack cheese
  • 16 ounces pepper jack cheese
  • 16 ounces pepper jack cheese
  • 16 ounces white American cheese
  • 16 ounces white American cheese
  • 16 ounces white American cheese
  • 2 pounds large elbow pasta
  • 2 pounds large elbow pasta
  • 2 pounds large elbow pasta
  • mozzarella cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • freshly grated Parmesan
  • freshly grated Parmesan
  • freshly grated Parmesan
  • crushed white cheddar Cheez-Its
  • crushed white cheddar Cheez-Its
  • crushed white cheddar Cheez-Its

Equipment

panspatulaovencasserole dish

Tips

  • Always make two pans of this mac and cheese, as one will likely be eaten entirely by one person.
  • Cook the pasta for 7 minutes.