Crack and Cheese Recipe

Name: Crack and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb elbow or penne pasta; 7 oz Dubliner cheese; 8 oz smoked gouda cheese; 8 oz smoked gruyere cheese; 8 oz Swiss cheese; 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese; 1 lb thick cut apple wood bacon; 3/4 gallon milk; 1 & 1/3 cups ap flour; 2 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp Lawry's seasoned salt; 1 tbsp ground mustard; 1 tbsp white pepper; 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp siracha sauce; 2 sleeves club crackers

Servings: persons

3 lb elbow or penne pasta
7 oz Dubliner cheese
8 oz smoked gouda cheese
8 oz smoked gruyere cheese
8 oz Swiss cheese
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
1 lb thick cut apple wood bacon
3/4 gallon milk
1 & 1/3 cups ap flour
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp Lawry's seasoned salt
1 tbsp ground mustard
1 tbsp white pepper
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp siracha sauce
2 sleeves club crackers

1
boil pasta as directed on the package
2
shred cheese
3
in a large stock pot saute bacon until almost crispy.
4
place cooked pasta and bacon in large oven safe dish.
5
(spray dish with nonstick spray or you will hate life when it's time to do the dishes! )
6
using the bacon grease make a roux.
7
over med heat add the flour 1/3 cup at a time stirring constantly.
8
once all the flour is added keep stirring and cook 3-4 min
9
whisk in the milk slowly
10
once all the milk is added increase the temp to med high.
11
whisking constantly, slowly add all the cheese 1 handful at a time.
12
allow it to melt before adding another handful
13
once all cheese is melted, pour the cheese sauce over the pasta
14
crush club crackers and spread evenly over pasta
15
bake at 350 for 30 min
16
eat and enjoy!

3108

kcal

Calories

147

Fat

280

Carbs

159

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb elbow or penne pasta, 7 oz Dubliner cheese, 8 oz smoked gouda cheese, 8 oz smoked gruyere cheese, and more.

Yes, Crack 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crack and Cheese

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Variations & substitutions

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