Candied Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe

Candied Bacon Mac and Cheese

Candied Bacon Mac and Cheese Ingredients (6 Servings)

• 10 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup whiskey of your choice
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 lb. macaroni pasta
• 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 slices sharp provolone cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Sea salt, to taste
• Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 400 F.
• Line a baking sheet with foil and coat it with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a small saucepan, bring the 1/2 cup of whiskey to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until it’s reduced to 2 tablespoons.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat.
• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cayenne.
• Dip the bacon into the whiskey and then press each side into the brown sugar mixture until it is coated.
• Place the coated bacon slices on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the bacon for 7 minutes, then flip it and bake for another 5 minutes.
• Remove the bacon and place it on a plate coated with non-stick cooking spray.
• Let the bacon cool completely before chopping it up and setting it aside.
• In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
• Add the macaroni and cook until it is al dente.
• Drain the pasta and set it aside.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
• Add the flour and whisk to combine.
• Whisk in 1 cup of milk until it is well combined.
• Add the remaining milk.
• Whisk frequently until the sauce thickens and begins to bubble.
• Add the cheeses and whisk until they melt and the sauce is smooth. Add paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
• Pour the sauce over the pasta and top with the bacon.
• Stir until the pasta is completely coated in sauce.
• Add more salt and pepper if desired.

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