Mac Daddy Mac and Cheese

By Nanatimesthree

Ingredients

• 2 shallots, peeled
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 3 pieces bacon, cooked and diced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 4 cups heavy cream
• 1 tsp. chopped thyme
• 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper
• 1 pound penne pasta, cooked
• 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Details

Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.

Place shallots and garlic in a small aluminum foil pouch and drizzle with olive oil Roast 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from foil and chop. In a large pan, reheat reserved bacon fat over medium heat. Add roasted shallots and garlic and sauté for one minute. Add flour and stir for one minute. Whisk in heavy cream and thyme. Reduce by a third. Stir in cheese until melted, creamy and thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and gently stir in pasta. Place in a 9 x 13 dish. In a small bowl, mix together diced bacon, bread crumbs, butter and parsley. Top mac and cheese with Panko mixture and bake uncovered at same heat until bubbling and lightly browned on top, 20 to 25 minutes.