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Make the Jam.
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In a large pan with high walls, cook the bacon, working in batches to avoid overlap.
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Once all of the bacon has been cooked, allow it to cool and then roughly chop.
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Pour out all but about 1 tablespoons worth of drippings from the pan.
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Heat the pan again and add in the onions.
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Cook the onions until they have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
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Then, add the garlic and cook for a minute.
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Pour in the beer and apple cider vinegar and deglaze your pan using a wooden spoon.
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Add the brown sugar, chopped bacon, crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper and stir well.
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Place the lid over the pan, cracked so that the steam can vent slightly, and allow the mixture to boil for a minute.
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Then, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer.
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Cook until much of the liquid has evaporated and you are left with a thick, chunky jam, about 1 hour.
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Make the Mac n Beer Cheese.
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Cook the macaroni according to the directions on the box.
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Heat a pot over medium-high and add the butter.
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When the butter melts entirely, whisk in the flour to create a roux.
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Cook until it begins to bubble and turns a gold-ish color.
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Slowly add the milk and beer while whisking the mixture.
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Then, add the cheeses a little bit at a time, and stir constantly until the mixture is smooth.
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Turn the heat down to medium and keep stirring for another 5 minutes or so as the mixture thickens up.
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Add the salt and pepper.
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You may also choose to add a bit of chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika and/or nutmeg, depending on how you like your macaroni and cheese.
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I add a pinch of each.
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Mix in the cooked macaroni.
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Assemble the Sliders.
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Slice your baguette to your desired thickness.
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Butter one side of each slice.
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Heat a large pan over medium heat.
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Place a piece of cheese on the unbuttered side of one slice of bread, and scoop a generous amount of Mac n Beer Cheese on top of the cheese.
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Place, buttered-side down, into the hot pan.
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Do this with 3-4 pieces at a time.
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Place another piece of cheese on top of the Mac n Beer Cheese.
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Top each with another slice of bread that has been spread on the unbuttered side with Bacon, Beer and Tomato Jam.
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Fry until slightly browned and the cheese binding the sandwich has begun to melt.
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Then carefully flip each slider over to fry the other side.
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Serve warm.