White Cheddar & Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: White Cheddar & Bacon Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Large Elbow Macaroni; Kosher Salt; 1 quart Half-and-half; 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme; 3 cloves Garlic, Smashed; 1 pound Thick-Sliced Bacon, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces; 1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Chopped; Fresh Thyme Leaves, About 1-2 Sprigs' Worth; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 3 Tablespoons All Purpose White Flour; 1- 1/2 pound White Cheddar, Shredded; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; Fresh Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 cups Fresh, Flat-leafed Parsley, Chopped; 1/2 cups Italian-Style Panko Breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1 pound Large Elbow Macaroni
Kosher Salt
1 quart Half-and-half
3 sprigs Fresh Thyme
3 cloves Garlic, Smashed
1 pound Thick-Sliced Bacon, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Chopped
Fresh Thyme Leaves, About 1-2 Sprigs' Worth
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
3 Tablespoons All Purpose White Flour
1- 1/2 pound White Cheddar, Shredded
1/2 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cups Fresh, Flat-leafed Parsley, Chopped
1/2 cups Italian-Style Panko Breadcrumbs

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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni, and cook til al dente (about 8-9 minutes).
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Drain.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees .
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In a small saucepan, heat the half and half with the sprigs of thyme and the smashed garlic cloves.
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In a large, deep skillet cook the bacon til crispy.
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Drain off the excess fat and add the chopped onion and thyme leaves (if you really love garlic, chop up a couple cloves and add them here too!)
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and cook until the onion is translucent.
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Remove the bacon-onion mixture to a bowl and set aside.
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Add the butter to the pan and let it melt, then whisk in the flour to make a roux.
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Strain the solids out of the half and half and add it to the pan, whisking til smooth.
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Add all but a couple handfuls of the cheese and stir until the cheese is melted.
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In a large bowl, mix together the macaroni, sauce, and bacon-onion mixture.
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Add the parsley, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.
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Pour into a large baking dish.
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Toss the remaining cheese with the breadcrumbs and scatter on top.
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until hot & bubbly and the top is golden brown.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Large Elbow Macaroni, Kosher Salt, 1 quart Half-and-half, 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme, and more.

Yes, White Cheddar & 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.

White Cheddar & Bacon Mac & Cheese

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