Best Diner Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Best Diner Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 shallots, peeled; 3 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 pieces bacon, diced, cooked, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat; 2 tablespoons flour; 4 cups heavy cream; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound penne pasta, cooked; 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs; 2 tbsp. melted butter; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 shallots, peeled
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 pieces bacon, diced, cooked, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta, cooked
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
2 tbsp. melted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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2. Place shallots and garlic in a small aluminum foil pouch and drizzle with olive oil. Roast 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from foil and chop. In a large saute pan, reheat reserved bacon fat over medium heat. Add roasted shallot and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add flour and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in heavy cream and thyme. Reduce by a third.
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3. Stir in cheeses until melted, creamy and thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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4. Remove from heat and gently stir in pasta. Place in a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish. In a small bowl, mix together diced bacon, bread crumbs, butter and parsley. Top Mac n Cheese with Panko mixture and bake uncovered at same heat until bubbling and lightly browned on top, 20 to 25 minutes.

2129

kcal

Calories

155

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 shallots, peeled, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 3 pieces bacon, diced, cooked, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat, and more.

Yes, Best Diner Mac And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Diner Mac And Cheese

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