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Dressed - Up Bacon Mac And Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients

Unsalted butter, for greasing

8 ounces macaroni

2 1/2 cups cold milk

4 ounces provolone cheese, coarsely grated

4 ounces aged Asiago cheese, coarsely grated

2 large eggs

2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped

3 slices white sandwich bread, torn into small pieces

3 strips bacon

1 medium onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Kosher salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Butter a 2-quart shallow casserole dish.

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the macaroni until al dente, about 5 minutes.

Drain; transfer the pasta to the prepared casserole dish along with 1/4 cup of the cold milk.

(This will cool the pasta and prevent it from becoming gummy.)

Meanwhile, mix the cheeses together in a small bowl.

Beat the eggs with 1/4 cup of the milk in a medium bowl.

Add the scallions, bread and half of the cheese to the egg mixture; set aside.

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain.

Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings from the pan.

Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until just brown, about 4 minutes.

Stir in the flour, cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon salt; cook for 2 minutes.

Slowly add the remaining 1 3/4 cups milk and 3/4 cup water to the skillet.

Bring to a boil, whisking until thick.

Remove the sauce from the heat and whisk to cool slightly.

Whisk in the remaining cheese.

Add the sauce to the macaroni; stir to combine.

Crumble up the bacon and add it to the egg/bread mixture.

Spread evenly over the pasta.

Place the casserole dish on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes.

Remove from the oven; let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Photograph by Tina Rupp

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Comments

debbie919 1 month, 3 weeks ago said:
This really does sound great! And I hope you feel better soon...take good care! ^5
Deb

angelgirl94 1 month, 3 weeks ago said:
Mac and cheese-the ultimate comfort food. Great recipe! Thanks for sharing. :)

hungrybear 1 month, 3 weeks ago said:
Great

goodeat 1 month, 3 weeks ago said:
Saw the word dressed - up and thought ! wow! pasta porn and Mac getting cheesy! LOL!!!
great recipes! love it! five forks

cuzpat 1 month, 3 weeks ago said:
Love the recipes!! high 5!

spinach1948 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
Yummy!
Love this.
5 forks.
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