Classic Macaroni and Cheese With Smoked Bacon, Aged Cheddar and Recipe

Name: Classic Macaroni and Cheese With Smoked Bacon, Aged Cheddar and
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 8 ounces smoked bacon, chopped; 1 lb elbow macaroni, uncooked; 2 -3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup vidalia onion, finely diced; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated and divided; 1 ½ cups parmesan cheese, grated and divided; kosher salt; cracked black pepper; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves, plus leaves for garnish; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, plus leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

2 -3 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces smoked bacon, chopped
1 lb elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 -3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup vidalia onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon mustard powder
5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated and divided
1 ½ cups parmesan cheese, grated and divided
kosher salt
cracked black pepper
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves, plus leaves for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, plus leaves for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat 2 baking dishes with the butter.
2
Place chopped bacon on a baking sheet and cook in oven until half cooked, about 10 minutes.
3
Drain off excess grease, reserve bacon.
4
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook elbow macaroni until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
5
Strain, toss lightly in olive oil, reserve.
6
In a saucepan, on medium-high heat, saute bacon with a light amount of olive oil.
7
Add the onion and cook until translucent then add the garlic.
8
Dust with flour, whisk in milk, cream, nutmeg, and mustard powder.
9
Bring to simmer stirring constantly for several minutes.
10
Whisk in 4 cups of Cheddar and half a cup of Parmesan.
11
Stir until all the cheese is melted.
12
Adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
13
Fold in the pasta, sage and parsley.
14
Place into buttered baking dishes.
15
Top with remaining cheeses and place dishes on baking tray and place in the oven.
16
Bake until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
17
Let cool about 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and sage leaves and serve!

2227

kcal

Calories

199

Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 8 ounces smoked bacon, chopped, 1 lb elbow macaroni, uncooked, 2 -3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Classic Macaroni and Cheese With Smoked Bacon, Aged Cheddar and falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Classic Macaroni and Cheese With Smoked Bacon, Aged Cheddar and

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