Bacon Tomato Mac And Cheese

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until the fat renders and the bacon begins to crisp, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the onions and cook until they are translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Deglaze the pan with the tomatoes, and transfer the mixture to a bowl.

3. 3

   Melt the butter. Whisk in the flour well, making sure there are no lumps. Cook to heat through, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the milk and cream, whisking constantly, to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture begins to boil around the edges and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add the paprika and 3/4 of the cheese, and stir to combine.

5. 5

   Stir in the bacon mixture and the pasta. Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 9? x 13? backing dish. Bake until the sauce is bubbling around the surface and the cheese is melted and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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