Side: Mac Daddy Mac n' Cheese

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Guy Fieri's recipe, slightly modified. It reminds me of my pasta carbonara...yum.

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Ingredients

  • 2 shallots, peeled
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 6-7 pieces bacon, diced, cooked, reserving 1+ tablespoon bacon fat
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound penne pasta, cooked
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp. melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/mac-daddy-mac-n-cheese-recipe.html?oc=linkback

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Place shallots and garlic in a small aluminum foil pouch and drizzle with olive oil. Roast 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from foil and chop.

In a large saute pan, reheat reserved bacon fat over medium heat. Add roasted shallot and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add flour and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in heavy cream and thyme. Reduce by a third. Stir in cheeses until melted, creamy and thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and gently stir in pasta. Place in a 9X13 casserole dish.

In a small bowl, mix together diced bacon, bread crumbs, butter and parsley. Top Mac n Cheese with Panko mixture and bake uncovered at same heat until bubbling and lightly browned on top, 20 to 25 minutes. Broil for 3-5 minutes to brown top.

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