BLT MACARONI AND CHEESE
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Toss the lettuce with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet until the lettuce is wilted, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool, but leave the oven on.
- In a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat, render the bacon with the canola oil until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving 3 tablespoons of fat in the pan. Add the flour and cook over medium heat until the flour begins to smell slightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add a small amount of the milk to the flour and whisk until smooth. Add the remaining milk in stages to avoid lumps. Heat until the mixture simmers, then turn off the heat.
- Add the Cheddar and Gruyere to the pan, followed by the nutmeg and drained macaroni. Fold until the macaroni is evenly coated, then add the lettuce, tomatoes and bacon.
- Spread the mixture in a 2-quart baking dish and top with the Herbed Breadcrumbs. Cook until the top is golden, about 35 minutes.
- Combine the panko, butter, parsley and thyme in a medium bowl and mix together.
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William worley
[email protected]This was the worst macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was bland and the BLT topping was soggy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Zahid Hamid
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The macaroni and cheese was good, but I wasn't a big fan of the BLT topping. I think it would have been better with just bacon and cheese.
Chukwukere Abuchi
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the BLT topping added a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this again.
Rozana A. Kadir
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste. The cheese sauce was very heavy and the BLT topping was greasy. I think it would have been better with a lighter cheese sauce and less bacon.
Ma Big dog
[email protected]This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the BLT topping was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again and again.
tammy hurd
[email protected]I'm not a fan of macaroni and cheese, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The BLT topping added a nice flavor and texture. I would definitely make this again.
Tshepang Ntsane
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The macaroni and cheese was bland and the BLT topping was soggy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Gulan Solangi
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The macaroni and cheese was good, but I wasn't a big fan of the BLT topping. I think it would have been better with just bacon and cheese.
Deon Rakose
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to make. My kids loved it! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon, lettuce, and tomato added a nice flavor and texture.
Aoodye Mohammed
[email protected]I love BLTs, so I was excited to try this recipe. It didn't disappoint! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon, lettuce, and tomato added a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this again.
Ex Yaxyinho
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the macaroni and cheese turned out great! I used sharp cheddar cheese, which gave it a nice tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Chidiebere Ngere
[email protected]I've never had BLT macaroni and cheese before, but I'm glad I tried it! It was surprisingly good. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor, and the lettuce and tomato gave it a fresh, summery taste.
Sultana Mim
[email protected]This BLT macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The flavors of the bacon, lettuce, and tomato go so well together, and the cheese sauce is creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again!