Mac And Cheese With Applewood Smoked Bacon Recipe

Name: Mac And Cheese With Applewood Smoked Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb noodles, elbow, penne, farfalle; 16 ounces , cheese. (I used jack and sharp cheddar); 1/2 - 1 lb of applewood smoked bacon, cooked but not too crispy & broken into bite size pieces; 1 onion, pureed; cayenne pepper, salt & pepper to taste; frozen peas; 1 cup heavy cream; 3 -4 cups milk; 2 cups crushed potato chips and seasoned bread crumbs, to cover; butter

Servings: persons

1 lb noodles, elbow, penne, farfalle
16 ounces , cheese. (I used jack and sharp cheddar)
1/2 - 1 lb of applewood smoked bacon, cooked but not too crispy & broken into bite size pieces
1 onion, pureed
cayenne pepper, salt & pepper to taste
frozen peas
1 cup heavy cream
3 -4 cups milk
2 cups crushed potato chips and seasoned bread crumbs, to cover
butter

1
Cook bacon and set aside on paper towels to drain.
2
Cook noodles, al dente, drain and set aside.
3
For sauce: melt 3-4 tablesppons butter and whisk in equal amount of flour to form a paste.
4
Add the half cup or so of pureed, or finely chopped, onion and stir for minute or so to cook the onion.
5
Add the heavy cream and milk.
6
Cook until smooth.
7
Add the cheese, cubed or grated is fine, cook until melted and smooth.
8
Season with salt, pepper, and CAYENNE to taste.
9
Combine the sauce with drained noodles and stir in frozen peas.
10
Pour into baking dish and top with crushed mixture of chips and panko crumbs.
11
Cook for about 20 minutes at 400 and then top with a few pats of butter and continue cooking til bubbly and brown.
12
Enjoy!

1298

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb noodles, elbow, penne, farfalle, 16 ounces , cheese. (I used jack and sharp cheddar), 1/2 - 1 lb of applewood smoked bacon, cooked but not too crispy & broken into bite size pieces, 1 onion, pureed, and more.

Yes, Mac And Cheese With Applewood Smoked Bacon 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.

Mac And Cheese With Applewood Smoked Bacon

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