Four Cheese-Bacon Mac 'n Cheese Recipe

Name: Four Cheese-Bacon Mac 'n Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 slices OSCAR MAYER 18-22 Slice Count Raw Bacon Flat Pak, diced 1/8 inch; 2 large shallots, minced; 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1-3/4 qt. milk; 2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Classic Dijon Mustard; 6 each egg yolks; 1/4 cup Sriracha sauce (hot chili sauce); Gouda cheese, shredded, divided; PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, cubed; Asiago cheese, shredded; Parmesan cheese wedge, shredded; 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs; elbow macaroni, uncooked; 2 Tbsp. oil; 1/2 cup fresh chives, minced; 4 tsp. fresh parsley, minced

Servings: persons

12 slices OSCAR MAYER 18-22 Slice Count Raw Bacon Flat Pak, diced 1/8 inch
2 large shallots, minced
2 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-3/4 qt. milk
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Classic Dijon Mustard
6 each egg yolks
1/4 cup Sriracha sauce (hot chili sauce)
Gouda cheese, shredded, divided
PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, cubed
Asiago cheese, shredded
Parmesan cheese wedge, shredded
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 Tbsp. oil
1/2 cup fresh chives, minced
4 tsp. fresh parsley, minced

1
Cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserve 6 Tbsp.
2
drippings (or reserving 3 Tbsp.
3
drippings for trial recipe).
4
Place drippings in large sauce pot.
5
Add shallots and thyme; saute on medium heat 1 min.
6
Stir in flour; cook and stir 2 min.
7
Whisk in milk and mustard; cook until well blended and slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
8
Beat sriracha and egg yolks in small bowl until blended.
9
Whisk in about 4 Tbsp.
10
of the milk sauce to temper; return to remaining sauce in sauce pot.
11
Cook 3 to 5 min.
12
or until thickened.
13
Add cheeses, reserving 4 oz.
14
Gouda for topping (or 2 oz.
15
for trial recipe); cook and stir until melted.
16
(Sauce should be thick enough to coat back of spoon.)
17
Combine bread crumbs with 4 oz.
18
Gouda (or 2 oz.
19
for trial recipe).
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Set aside.
21
Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain.
22
Place in large bowl.
23
Add oil; toss to evenly coat.
24
Add cheese sauce, bacon and chives; mix well.
25
Spoon into 1-cup ovenproof serving dishes.
26
Top each serving with about 1 Tbsp.
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bread crumb mixture.
28
Heat under broiler until golden and bubbly.
29
Garnish with parsley.

825

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 slices OSCAR MAYER 18-22 Slice Count Raw Bacon Flat Pak, diced 1/8 inch, 2 large shallots, minced, 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Four Cheese-Bacon Mac 'n Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Four Cheese-Bacon Mac 'n Cheese

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