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Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe
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If you’re craving a comforting dish that brings warmth and satisfaction, this Mac & Cheese Recipe is just the ticket! With a creamy cheese sauce enveloping perfectly cooked pasta shells and crispy turkey bacon, this dish is destined to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large yellow onions (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb medium pasta shells
  • 1/4 cup butter (or use reserved drippings)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 6 strips turkey bacon

Instructions

  1. Caramelize Onions: Slice onions and cook with butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for about 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Cook Turkey Bacon: Cut turkey bacon into thirds and cook in another skillet over low heat until crispy. Set aside.
  3. Boil Pasta: Cook pasta shells in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
  4. Make Cheese Sauce: In the skillet with bacon drippings, whisk flour for about 2 minutes. Gradually add heavy cream followed by milk while whisking continuously until smooth.
  5. Season Sauce: Stir in mustard powder, thyme, garlic powder, and hot sauce; bring to a simmer.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Add cheeses to the sauce until melted, then mix in drained pasta and caramelized onions.
  7. Finish with Turkey Bacon: Add chopped turkey bacon either on top or mixed into the mac & cheese.
  8. Serve Warm: Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

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