Gorgonzola Bacon Mac and Cheese
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5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
2 -4 servings
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Course
Main Course
Gorgonzola Bacon Mac and Cheese
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This gorgonzola bacon mac and cheese is packed full of crunchy bacon, melty cheddar cheese, and sharp gorgonzola cheese. This is one grown-up mac and cheese!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1-1/2 cups milk slightly warmed, whole
- 5 ounces gorgonzola cheese
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese sharp, shredded
- 6 ounces crispy cooked bacon
- black pepper to taste, fresh cracked
- nutmeg pinch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x9 pan with non-stick spray.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil of high heat.
- Add a heavy pinch of kosher salt to the water and pour in the pasta.
- Cook until al dente, following the box directions.
- Once the pasta is cooked drain and set aside until ready to use.
- In a large high sided skillet add butter and set over medium heat.
- Once the butter has melted add in the flour and whisk to combine.
- Once the mixture has become smooth slowly whisk in warmed milk until fully combined.
- Whisk the mixture until it's smooth and starts to thicken.
- Once it has thickened add in gorgonzola and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Turn off the heat on the stove and stir the mixture until the cheese is completely melted.
- Stir in pasta, bacon, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Add mixture to the prepared pan, top with additional cheese if desired, and bake for 35 minutes until the top with lightly browned.
Notes
- Adapted from Ina Garten
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