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Mac & Cheese with Bacon Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 shallots, peeled
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 pieces bacon, diced, cooked, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta, cooked
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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.

In a large sauté pan, reheat reserved bacon fat over medium heat. Add roasted shallot and garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

Add flour and stir for 1 minute.

Whisk in heavy cream and thyme. Reduce by a third.

Stir in cheeses until melted, creamy and thickened.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Remove from heat and gently stir in pasta.

Place in a 9X13 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 at same heat until bubbling and lightly browned on top, 20 to 25 minutes.

 

 

 

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