Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese
"a more adult version of the classic Mac & Cheese..... found in a magazine years ago."
- Ready In:
- 1hr 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb pasta
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄4 cup flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 1⁄2 cups milk
- 12 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese
- 8 pieces smoked bacon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 2 shallots, minced
directions
- Cook pasta, drain and set aside.
- Cook bacon, cut into small pieces and set aside.
- Save bacon grease, add breadcrumbs and thyme. Toss over low heat and set aside.
- Melt butter in saucepan.
- Add flour, nutmeg and mustard and mix well.
- Whisk in milk in 1/2 cup increments.
- Whisk in shallots and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add 98% of cheese.
- Stir in pasta and bacon and pour into cassarole dish or deep baking pan.
- Top with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
I'm 25 years old, have graduated from CMU, and am getting married in two months. For the first two and a half years that my fiance and I were together we ate out or microwaved all of our meals. I've recently gotten in to cooking and am looking for simple, budget friendly meals.
