Friday, April 18, 2014

Blue Cheese Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: About 3-4 servings
Ingredients
o    8 strips (about 1/2 lb.) bacon, diced
o    1 (12-ounce) can 2% evaporated milk
o    1 large egg
o    1/2 tsp. salt
o    1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
o    pinch of cayenne
o    8 oz. elbow macaroni (I used DeLallo whole wheat)
o    1 Tbsp. butter
o    5 oz. crumbled blue cheese
o    4 oz. freshly-grated sharp white cheddar cheese
Method
Heat bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until crispy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, egg, salt, pepper and cayenne until combined. Set aside.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. When the pasta is cooked, drain it and then return it to the pot and reduce heat to medium-low. Immediately add the butter, and toss until the butter is melted. Pour in the evaporated milk mixture and stir until combined. Continue cooking over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce comes to a simmer.

Remove pan from heat and add in the cheeses. Stir until melted, then stir in the cooked bacon. Serve immediately, garnished with extra bacon and blue cheese if desired.

1 comment:

Mether said...

Yummy! Even w/o the bacon which I left out this time.