Pepperjack Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Pepperjack Bacon Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Elbow Macaroni; 1 Tablespoon Salt; 3 Tablespoons Butter; 3 Tablespoons Flour; 3/4 teaspoons Powdered Mustard; ⅛ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 2- 1/2 cups Milk; 8 ounces, weight Pepperjack Cheese Grated; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 8 strips Cooked Bacon, Crumbled Or Chopped; 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs

Servings: persons

1 pound Elbow Macaroni
1 Tablespoon Salt
3 Tablespoons Butter
3 Tablespoons Flour
3/4 teaspoons Powdered Mustard
⅛ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
2- 1/2 cups Milk
8 ounces, weight Pepperjack Cheese Grated
1/2 teaspoons Salt
8 strips Cooked Bacon, Crumbled Or Chopped
1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Cook elbow macaroni in 4 quarts water with 1 Tablespoon salt until tender (just past al dente stage).
3
Drain macaroni and set aside.
4
In now empty pot, melt butter over medium heat until foaming.
5
Add flour, mustard, cayenne and garlic powder and whisk well to combine.
6
Continue whisking about 1 minute, until fragrant.
7
Gradually whisk in milk about a cup at a time, then bring mixture to a boil while whisking constantly.
8
(This is important mixture must reach a boil to thicken fully).
9
Once it comes to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer, whisking occasionally, until consistency becomes that of heavy cream (about 5 minutes).
10
Remove from heat and whisk in cheese, salt and cooked bacon.
11
Add drained pasta and return whole pot to burner over medium low, stirring mixture until steaming and heated through (5-6 minutes).
12
Transfer mixture to a broiler-safe, greased 9x13 pan and sprinkle panko on top.
13
Place under the broiler on middle/lower rack and broil 3-5 minutes until crumbs are browned.
14
Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.
15
Recipe adapted from Cooks Illustrateds Classic Macaroni & Cheese

789

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Elbow Macaroni, 1 Tablespoon Salt, 3 Tablespoons Butter, 3 Tablespoons Flour, and more.

Yes, Pepperjack Bacon Mac & 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.

Pepperjack Bacon Mac & Cheese

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