Bacon Mac and Cheese
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Start by cooking your bacon in a medium-sized pot until it is nice and crispy.
- 2While cooking the bacon, shred all the cheeses and set them aside.
- 3Once the bacon is cooked, take it out of the fat, making sure to drain it.
- 4Add ⅓ cup of flour to the bacon fat and cook until you no longer smell the flour.
- 5Add milk and whisk until smooth.
- 6Add the American cheese first, ensuring it is fully melted. Then, add the rest of the cheese very slowly, stirring in around 2 oz at a time until 24 oz is fully combined.
- 7Once the cheese sauce is done, set it aside.
- 8Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
- 9Drain the pasta and add the cheese sauce until fully combined.
- 10In a pan or vessel for your macaroni, add layers of pasta and cheese, continuing until the cheese is on top and ready to bake.
- 11Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes and then broil until the top is crispy.
- 12While the mac and cheese is baking, thinly slice your chives.
- 13Top with bacon and chives and enjoy while hot.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked Bacon
- 2 tbsp Chives
- 1 box Macaroni pasta
- 1.75 quarts Milk
- Bacon Fat
- 1 stick Butter
- 0.33 cup Flour
- 8 oz Gouda
- 8 oz White Sharp Cheddar
- 12 oz Mild Cheddar
- 4 oz American Cheese
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Cayenne
- 1 tbsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Oregano
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Dried Thyme
Equipment
KnifeCutting boardPotWhiskImmersion blenderBowlSkillet
Tips
- This recipe is actually so good, especially if you're lactose intolerant.
- If your cheese sauce is thicker, cook it through more as the cheese probably did not melt, but blended.
- Once cooked thoroughly, it should be very glossy and rich.
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