MACARONI AND CHEESE CARBONARA

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Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Unsalted butter, for the baking dish
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1-inch-thick slice 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 cheese, plus more for the top
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated American cheddar cheese, 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 lightly 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, 3 to 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 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.

Blessing Osomuri
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This macaroni and cheese carbonara was delicious! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Jahidul Islam babu
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This macaroni and cheese carbonara was a bit bland for my taste. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, but it needed some more flavor. I think I would add some garlic and black pepper next time.


Emmy Ross
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I made this macaroni and cheese carbonara for my kids and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


M Nouman
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This macaroni and cheese carbonara was easy to make and turned out great. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely make this again.


khizar Raees
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This macaroni and cheese carbonara was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice crunch. I think I would make it again, but I would use less cheese next time.


OSMAN ZUBERU
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but I thought this recipe looked interesting so I gave it a try. I'm so glad I did! The macaroni and cheese carbonara was delicious. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I


sabestian krideler
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This macaroni and cheese carbonara was easy to make and turned out great. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Adriana Modesto
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I made this macaroni and cheese carbonara for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and panko breadcrumbs added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


khan bab
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This macaroni and cheese carbonara was delicious! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Eugene Joseph
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This macaroni and cheese carbonara was a bit bland for my taste. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, but it needed some more flavor. I think I would add some garlic and black pepper next time.


Jurizan Penillo
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I made this macaroni and cheese carbonara for my kids and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


sajid cm
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This macaroni and cheese carbonara was easy to make and turned out great. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Asfak alom
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This macaroni and cheese carbonara was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice crunch. I think I would make it again, but I would use less cheese next time.


Chris Gwiazdowski
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but I thought this recipe looked interesting so I gave it a try. I'm so glad I did! The macaroni and cheese carbonara was delicious. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I


Siren Head
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I made this macaroni and cheese carbonara for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and panko breadcrumbs added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Arslan Gillani
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This macaroni and cheese carbonara was easy to make and turned out great. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


gaming brother
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The macaroni and cheese carbonara was creamy, cheesy, and delicious. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves macaroni an


Naledi Motankisi
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This macaroni and cheese carbonara was a hit with my family! The combination of cheese, bacon, and pasta was perfect. I especially loved the crispy panko breadcrumbs on top. I will definitely be making this again.