Jack Daniel'S Bacon Mac & Cheese

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with non-stick cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup Jack Daniel's to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until reduced to 2 tablespoons. Remove from heat.

3. 3

   On a plate, combine brown sugar and cayenne. Dip bacon into Jack Daniels and then press each side into brown sugar mixture to coat. Place on prepared baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake for 7 minutes, then flip and bake for about 5 minutes. Watch the bacon so it doesn't burn. Remove the bacon to a plate coated with non-stick cooking spray to cool. Chop bacon; set aside.

5. 5

   Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add macaroni and cook until al dente. Drain pasta; set aside.

6. 6

   While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add flour, and whisk to combine. Add 1 tablespoon Jack Daniel's and whisk into roux. Whisk in 1 cup milk until combined. Add remaining milk. Whisk frequently until sauce thickens and begins to bubble. Add cheeses; whisk until cheeses melt and sauce is smooth. Add paprika and salt and pepper to taste.

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   Pour sauce over pasta, and add bacon. Stir until pasta is completely coated in sauce. Add more salt and pepper if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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