"Modernist Macaroni and Cheese

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• 240 g/2 cups dry macaroni
• 265 g/1 1/8 cup milk
• 11 g/2 tesapoons sodium citrate
• 140 g/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
• 140 g/2 cups Gruyere cheese, grated
• 225 g/1/2 lb bacon, cooked and chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Cook the macaroni according to package directions.
While the macaroni cooks, combine milk and sodium citrate in a medium pot, whisk to dissolve, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Add cheese to the simmering milk in batches, blending with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
Drain the pasta, but do not rinse it. Fold in the cheese sauce and bacon.

Instructions