mac & cheese with bacon & gravy

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beulah, MI
Updated on May 10, 2023

mac & cheese, bacon & gravy. what more could you want

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • GRAVY
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • salt and pepper
  • CHEESE SAUCE
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 3 dashes whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons mustard powder
  • 1 1/4 cups sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces velveeta
  • DISH
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 pound macaroni
  • salt and pepper

How To Make mac & cheese with bacon & gravy

  • Step 1
    Gravy Add the milk to a saucepan and add the thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit for 30 minutes. Remove the thyme and bay leaf.and discard
  • Step 2
    In a dutch oven add the butter. When butter is melted add the flour and whisk until browned a bit. Slowly pour the milk in and cook until thickened set aside.
  • Step 3
    Cheese Sauce heat the butter in a large sauce pan. Add the flour and whisk until browned a bit. Add the milk and cream and cook until thickened. Add the cheeses and cook until melted.Set aside.
  • Step 4
    Dish Cook the bacon until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towel then crumble. Set aside
  • Step 5
    Cook the macaroni until al dente and drain. Preheat oven 400 degrees. Stir the cheese sauce into lthe macaroni.
  • Step 6
    Place the macaroni and cheese in a baking dish and smooth out the top. Sprinkle on the bacon bits. Pour the gravy over top. Bake about 35 minutes.

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Category: Pasta
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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