Mac Daddy Mac n' Cheese
Melanie
A great version of mac n’ cheese that takes a little more time to prepare but is definitely worth it.
ingredients
- 2 shallots, peeled
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 pieces bacon, diced, cooked, reserving 1 tbs bacon fat
- 2 tbs flour
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound penne pasta, cooked
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbs chopped fresh parsley
directions
- 1
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2
2. Place shallots and garlic in a small aluminum foil pouch and drizzle with olive oil. Roast 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from foil and chop.
- 3
3. In a large saute pan, reheat reserved bacon fat over medium heat. Add roasted shallot and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add flour and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in heavy cream and thyme. Reduce by a third.
- 4
4. Stir in cheeses until melted, creamy and thickened. season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and gently stir in pasta.
- 5
5. Place in a 9 x 13 casserole dish. In a small bowl, mix together diced bacon, bread crumbs, butter and parsley. Top Mac N Cheese with Panko mixture and bake uncovered until bubbling and lightly browned at top, 22 minutes.
Source: Melanie
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