Gentleman's Jack Bacon Mac and Cheese

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4.8

18 reviews
Excellent
  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6 large servings

  • Calories

    570 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Gentleman's Jack Bacon Mac and Cheese

Crisp maple bacon, creamy smoked cheese, and whiskey make this Gentleman's Jack bacon mac the ultimate macaroni and cheese recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 16 oz elbow pasta
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 tbsp Gentleman's Jack Whiskey
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 cup smoked sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Colby jack cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup gruyere cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 slices maple bacon cooked and chopped to bite sized pieces
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Instructions

  1. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Once it comes to a boil as you're making the sauce, add pasta and cook according to package directions.
  2. While water is coming to a boil, melt butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add flour, and whisk to combine. Add in Gentleman's Jack and whisk into roux.
  3. Whisk in 1 cup milk until combined with roux. Add remaining milk, whisking vigorously to ensure no lumps.
  4. Add in spices and worcestershire sauce, stir in well. Turn heat to low, add cheeses; whisk until cheeses melt and sauce is smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Pour sauce over pasta, stir until pasta is completely coated in sauce. Fold in chopped bacon, then check for seasoning and season with more . Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 570kcal (29%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6large servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 570 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 570kcal 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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