Saturday, October 22, 2011

Bacon Mac and Cheese


Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb your fave pasta
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 c whole milk, warmed
  • 1 c extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 c mozzarella
  • 1/2 c parmiggiano reggiano (or parmasean cheese) 
  • 1/4 c bread crumbs
  • 4 oz of pancetta, sliced ( or bacon)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
Directions:
  1. Cook the pasta according to instructions.
  2. In a scoverda, cook the bacon or pancetta till it's light brown.
  3. In a sauce pan, put in butter and flour. Cook for a minute. Add the milk, stirring, for about 4-5mins. Remember to heat the milk first. 
  4. Turn of the stove and stir in all the cheeses, except half of the parmiggianos (parmasean). Turn the stove back on, and stir the mixture until its smooth. 
  5. Combine the cheese mixture, pasta and bacon and put it in a casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining parmasean cheese and some olive oil.

  1. Cook in the oven for 20-25 mins, till its golden and bubbly. Enjoy! 

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