"Bacon Macaroni and Cheese - 3 cheeses and plenty crisp bacon cooked right in, make this an ultimate comfort food side dish or complete meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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2½ cups macaroni or scooby doo pasta
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2 cups whole milk
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½ pound smoked bacon
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3 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp flour
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp sea salt
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1 clove minced garlic (optional)
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2 tbsp regular or Dijon mustard
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6 ounces mozzarella
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6 ounces aged cheddar
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½ cup grated Parmesan
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1 cup cracker or bread crumbs (I use Ritz cracker crumbs)
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2 tbsp melted butter
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Pinch of cracked black pepper
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1 large red onion (roughly chopped)
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2 large tomatoes chopped in large chunks
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
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freshly chopped basil or other fresh herb (optional)
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4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil