CHEW, THE - Smokin' Bacon Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 Box Elbow Macaroni (about 10 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 16 ounces Grated Mild Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 Medium Onion
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 4 Slices thick cut hickory bacon
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Bread Crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2/3 Box Elbow Macaroni (about 10 ounces)

Cook elbow macaroni and set aside.

1/2 Medium Onion

Grate onion, saving any juice released.

4 Slices thick cut hickory bacon
2 tablespoons Butter

In medium cast iron pot, melt butter. Add onion and bacon, sauté until cooked.

12 ounces Grated Mild Cheddar Cheese
1 Large Egg
1 cup Milk
1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup Heavy Cream

Add macaroni, milks, and heavy cream. Stir in egg. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese, set the remaining aside.

2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Add crushed red pepper, salt and pepper and stir.

Divide between your 6-8 ramekins.

Remaining cheese
2 tablespoons Bread Crumbs

Evenly sprinkle remaining cheese and bread crumbs on each ramekin.

Bake in over on top shelf for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has crusted. Remove and serve.