MAC AND CHEESE WITH APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON

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This is your basic mac and cheese recipe, with a couple simple additions that I think made it one of the best I've tried/made (and I've tried/made a lot).

Provided by foodgoblin

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb noodles, elbow, penne, farfalle
16 ounces , cheese. (I used jack and sharp cheddar)
1/2-1 lb of applewood smoked bacon, cooked but not too crispy & broken into bite size pieces
1 onion, pureed
cayenne pepper, salt & pepper to taste
frozen peas
1 cup heavy cream
3 -4 cups milk
2 cups crushed potato chips and seasoned bread crumbs, to cover
butter

Steps:

  • Cook bacon and set aside on paper towels to drain.
  • Cook noodles, al dente, drain and set aside.
  • For sauce: melt 3-4 tablesppons butter and whisk in equal amount of flour to form a paste.
  • Add the half cup or so of pureed, or finely chopped, onion and stir for minute or so to cook the onion.
  • Add the heavy cream and milk.
  • Cook until smooth.
  • Add the cheese, cubed or grated is fine, cook until melted and smooth.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and CAYENNE to taste.
  • Combine the sauce with drained noodles and stir in frozen peas.
  • Pour into baking dish and top with crushed mixture of chips and panko crumbs.
  • Cook for about 20 minutes at 400 and then top with a few pats of butter and continue cooking til bubbly and brown.
  • Enjoy!

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I followed the recipe exactly and my mac and cheese turned out really watery. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Peter Aryeh Jackson
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This mac and cheese was a bit too rich for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try using a different cheese next time.


Taj Raja
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe was really good! The bacon and cheese sauce were a great combination and the noodles were cooked perfectly.


chris flourish
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This mac and cheese is the best I've ever had! The smoked bacon adds a delicious flavor and the cheese sauce is so creamy and rich.


Rifatuzzaman Rifat
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


md biplobislam
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This mac and cheese was really easy to make and it turned out great! The bacon and cheese sauce were perfect.


Owen Drdyen
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I followed the recipe exactly and my mac and cheese turned out really watery. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


TaKeira Pratt
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This mac and cheese was a bit too rich for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try using a different cheese next time.


Chelsea Hyatt
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe was really good! The bacon and cheese sauce were a great combination and the noodles were cooked perfectly.


Md Nilay
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This mac and cheese is amazing! The smoked bacon adds a wonderful flavor and the cheese sauce is so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Olalekan Sunshine
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I love this mac and cheese! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The bacon and cheese sauce are the perfect combination.


Bodiuzzman YouTube
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This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe! The smoked bacon adds a delicious flavor and the cheese sauce is so creamy and cheesy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hassnain Khokhar
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I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The bacon and cheese sauce were a perfect combination.


Trett7 Gjhgtt
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This mac and cheese was easy to make and turned out great! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the cheese sauce was nice and gooey. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


S M N Multimedia
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind! The combination of the smoked bacon and the cheese sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Collince Oyia
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This mac and cheese recipe was a hit with my family! The Applewood smoked bacon added a delicious smoky flavor and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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