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Andrew Fowler

Bacon Mac and Cheese

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 tbsp fine salt for pasta water
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz white cheddar cheese freshly grated

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni in large pot with salt until just tender. Reserve 1/2 cup water; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet over medium 8 to 10 minutes until crisp. Plate; leave exactly 2 tablespoons fat and discard excess.
  3. Whisk flour into fat 1 minute; gradually whisk in milk. Add mustard and pepper; simmer 4 minutes until lightly thickened.
  4. Remove from heat; stir cheddar smooth. Fold in pasta and half bacon, loosening with reserved water by tablespoon if needed.
  5. Top with remaining bacon; serve promptly.