Monday, February 5, 2018

Bacon and Gruyere Mac and Cheese

1 lb. penne pasta
2 c. real crumbled bacon (I get mine from Sam's)
1/2 c. butter, divided
1/2 c. flour
1 qt. whole milk
4 c. gruyere cheese, shredded
2 c. sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/2 t. nutmeg
2 c. asiago cheese, shredded
3/4 c. bread crumbs. optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain. Melt 6 T. butter in large saucepan. Whisk in flour. Cook 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk. Bring to a boil. stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in gruyere and cheddar cheeses, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and 3/4 of bacon. Mix until cheeses are well melted and combined. Pour into sprayed 9x13 dish. Melt remaining butter, combine with asiago cheese, bread crumbs, and remaining bacon. Mix well. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake 30 minutes until brown and bubbly.

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