Best Ever"Mac And Cheese"! Emeril'S Challenge Winner! Recipe

Name: Best Ever"Mac And Cheese"! Emeril'S Challenge Winner!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb cavatappi pasta or 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked al dente; 1 head garlic, roasted; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 lb applewood smoked bacon; 1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs (5 slices); 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; 8 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup shallot, minced; 1/2 cup flour; 1 quart whole milk; 6 ounces gruyere cheese, grated; 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg, grated

Servings: persons

1 lb cavatappi pasta or 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
1 head garlic, roasted
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 lb applewood smoked bacon
1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs (5 slices)
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
8 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup shallot, minced
1/2 cup flour
1 quart whole milk
6 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg, grated

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["Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.", "Cut top of garlic, sprinkle with oil, salt and pepper. Wrap tightly in foil and roast about 45 minute until soft. unwrap and cool. Remove the garlic paste and mash with a fork. (this will be added to the sauce).", "Cook bacon until crisp. drain and crumble. Reserve 1 Tbs. bacon fat.", "Topping:.", "Combine bread crumbs, bacon, Parmesan cheese and 2T melted butter. Set aside.", "Saute shallots in reserved bacon fat until soft. Add remaining 6 T butter.", "Add flour and cook for a couple of minutes.( A whisk works best.).", "Add roasted garlic and slowly stir in the milk. Slowly bring to a boil until thickened.", "Remove from heat and add salt, pepper, nutmeg, Gruyere and cheddar. stir until cheese is melted. Taste to check for more salt and pepper.", "Stir in the cooked pasta. Pour into a baking dish and cover top with ""The Topping."".", "Cover baking dish with foil and bake 15 minute at 375u00b0F Uncover and bake until sauce bubbles and topping has browned."]

1896

kcal

Calories

Fat

189

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: 1 lb cavatappi pasta or 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked al dente, 1 head garlic, roasted, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 lb applewood smoked bacon, and more.

Yes, Best Ever"Mac And Cheese"! Emeril'S Challenge Winner! 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 Ever"Mac And Cheese"! Emeril'S Challenge Winner!

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