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Mac and Cheese Carbonara
A combination of cheeses, crispy bacon, the creaminess and richness of egg yolks and a crunchy, cheesy topping make this Mac and Cheese Carbonara deliciously amazing!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 981 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- Butter for the baking dish
- 6 ounces bacon, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 5 cups whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 8 ounces Asiago cheese, grated
- 6 ounces white cheddar cheese, grated
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 ounces Fontina cheese, grated
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked just under al dente, drained
For the Topping
- 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
To Make the Topping
- In a small bowl mix the panko, Parmesan and parsley. Reserve.
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To Make the Macaroni and Cheese Carbonara
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter the bottom and sides of a 3 Qt. Baking dish.
- Heat a large pot over medium high heat. Add the bacon and cook until nicely brown and crispy. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic to the bacon drippings. Cook for about a minute. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and raise the heat to high. Add the egg yolks, thyme and nutmeg. Whisk to incorporate. Whisk constantly until the mixture starts to thicken, about 5 -7 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in all the different cheeses until completely melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked macaroni and mix well to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Top the macaroni with the reserved bacon and the topping. Bake for about 15 to 18 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- The easiest and fastest way to way to grate cheese is by using a food processor with the grating blade.
- Cook the macaroni in salted water.
- Cook the pasta until just al dente (firm and slightly under cooked). The pasta will continue to cook while it bakes
- You can use pancetta instead of bacon.
- Recipe adapted from Bobby Flay.
Nutrition Information
Calories
981kcal
(49%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
57g
(114%)
Fat
63g
(97%)
Saturated Fat
35g
(175%)
Cholesterol
298mg
(99%)
Sodium
1707mg
(71%)
Potassium
508mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1855IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
2.6mg
(3%)
Calcium
1462mg
(146%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 981
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 981kcal | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 63g | 97% |
| Saturated Fat | 35g | 175% |
| Cholesterol | 298mg | 99% |
| Sodium | 1707mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1855IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 1462mg | 146% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.