Bacon Pimento Macaroni And Cheese
Serves: 5
Jolie Turcotte
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
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Spice
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Sweetness
44
Sourness
40
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Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Butter (1/2 stick)1 cup
All-Purpose Flour4 cups
Half-And-Half1 tsp
Ground Red Pepper1 tsp
Salt450 g
Penne Pasta (small)3 cups
Cheddar (shredded smoked)3 cups
Shredded ParmesanDirections:
1
Preheat the broiler
2
Spray five 1-cup ramekins with nonstick cooking spray
3
In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp
4
Remove from the Dutch oven and drain on paper towels
5
Reserve 1/4 cup bacon drippings in the Dutch oven, and discard any remaining drippings
6
Crumble the bacon set aside
7
Add the butter to the drippings, and heat over medium-high heat until the butter melts
8
Whisk in the flour, whisking until smooth
9
Whisk in the half-and-half, and cook until the mixture is thickened and smooth, whisking constantly
10
Add the ground red pepper
11
Stir in the cream cheese and let melt
12
Add the pimentos and bacon
13
Season with the salt and pepper
14
Add 2 cups smoked Cheddar and 2 cups Parmesan
15
Spoon the pasta mixture evenly into the prepared ramekins
16
Top with the remaining 1 cup Cheddar and 1 cup Parmesan
17
Broil until cheese is lightly browned, about 4 minutes
18
Let stand 10 minutes before serving