BOBBY FLAY'S MACARONI AND CHEESE CARBONARA

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Bobby Flay's Macaroni and Cheese Carbonara image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Unsalted butter, for the baking dish
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (1-inch-thick) sliced pancetta, cut into small dice
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups whole milk, or more if needed, hot
4 large egg yolks, lightly whisked
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups (8 ounces) grated Asiago cheese, plus more for the top
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated Irish white cheddar, plus more for the top
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated American cheddar, such as Goot Essa Mountain Valley, plus more for the top
1 cup (4 ounces) grated aged fontina cheese, plus more for the top
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for the top
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked just under al dente
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 10 by 10 by 2-inch baking dish and set it aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Add the garlic to the fat in the pan and cook until light golden brown, 1 minute. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the hot milk, raise the heat to high, and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the eggs until incorporated and let cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the thyme, cayenne, and all the different cheeses until completely melted. Season with salt and pepper. If the mixture appears too thick, add additional warm milk, 1/4 cup at a time.
  • Put the cooked macaroni in a large bowl, add the cheese sauce, reserved pancetta, and the parsley, and stir until combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Combine an additional 1/4 cup each of Asiago, cheddars, fontina, and Parmesan in a bowl, and sprinkle evenly over the top. Bake until the dish is heated through and the top is a light golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Duku Dulguun
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the macaroni and cheese carbonara is always delicious. I've even made it for my friends and they loved it too.


Rai Niraj
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The macaroni and cheese carbonara was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less cheese next time.


Umair Mehar
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find.


md nuralam
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I wasn't sure how the macaroni and cheese carbonara would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was a delicious and unique dish.


Sk Saiful
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese. I added some cooked chicken and broccoli to mine and it was delicious.


Mai Abdelhady
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the macaroni and cheese carbonara. I will definitely be making it again.


Lovely Queen
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This recipe was a bit disappointing. The macaroni and cheese carbonara was bland and didn't have much flavor.


Debra Choiniere
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the macaroni and cheese carbonara is always delicious. I've even made it for my friends and they loved it too.


Naveed Khaskhali
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The macaroni and cheese carbonara was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less cheese next time.


Kaeden Garcia
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find.


Alan Gonzalez
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I wasn't sure how the macaroni and cheese carbonara would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was a delicious and unique dish.


Qhamani Manzana
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese. I added some cooked bacon and peas to mine and it was delicious.


Suman Bashyal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the macaroni and cheese carbonara turned out perfectly. It was creamy, cheesy, and smoky. I will definitely be making this again.


JET SET GRAMOPHONE
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I made this recipe for my kids and they devoured it. They said it was the best macaroni and cheese they've ever had.


Sunil Bist
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The macaroni and cheese carbonara was delicious and everyone at my dinner party loved it.


S H Tanvir Bhuiyan
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I've never been a fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The carbonara sauce is so flavorful and creamy, it takes the dish to a whole new level.


Iresha Weerasuriya
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The macaroni and cheese carbonara was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think it would be better with a lighter cheese.


Mera Samlal
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find.


Shaun M. Van Horn
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This recipe is a game-changer! It combines the best of two worlds: the creamy richness of macaroni and cheese with the savory smokiness of carbonara. The result is a dish that is both comforting and sophisticated.