Grown Up Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Grown Up Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces thick-sliced bacon; vegetable oil; kosher salt; 2 cups elbow macaroni or 2 cups cavatappi pasta; 1 1/2 cups milk; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 ounces gruyere cheese, grated; 3 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 2 ounces blue cheese, such as Roquefort, crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 pinch nutmeg; 2 slices white bread, crusts removed; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves

Servings: persons

4 ounces thick-sliced bacon
vegetable oil
kosher salt
2 cups elbow macaroni or 2 cups cavatappi pasta
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
3 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 ounces blue cheese, such as Roquefort, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
2 slices white bread, crusts removed
2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and arrange the bacon in 1 layer on the baking rack. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the bacon is crisp. Remove the pan carefully from the oven - there will be hot grease in the pan! Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and crumble when it is cool enough to handle.
3
Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
4
Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan do not let it come to a boil. Melt the butter in a medium pot and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or 2 more, until thickened and smooth. Take off the heat and add the Gruyere, Cheddar, blue cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and crumbled bacon and stir well. Pour into 2 individual size gratin dishes.
5
Place the bread slices in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until you have coarse crumbs. Add the basil and pulse to combine. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the top of the pasta. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.

990

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

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: 4 ounces thick-sliced bacon, vegetable oil, kosher salt, 2 cups elbow macaroni or 2 cups cavatappi pasta, and more.

Yes, Grown Up Mac 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.

Grown Up Mac And Cheese

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